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06 Nov 11, Denise Traynor (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My globe artichoke plants are wilting during the day when the sun is strong. they do come back once it cools down in the evening. I worry that they will dry out too much and I will lose them. Mulching with sugar cane mulch hasn't really seemed to help.

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23 Jul 12, Barb (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Denise, Sounds like the sun is too strong, so despite good soil moisture the plant is not able to suck water up fast enough - so the plant is closing its stomata to protect itself until the temperature drops. If you cover them with a bit of shade cloth in the heat of the day the plants should be fine.

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22 Oct 11, Joe Agostinacchio (USA - Zone 5a climate)

I planted artichokes for the first time this summer. I live on Long Island, N.Y., how do I protect the plants from the coming winter? Do I trim back the leaves that are there now, or let them stay?

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27 Jan 17, Romel Madray (USA - Zone 10a climate)

Try mulching them with grass on top. I would suggest cutting them back and muchine them with saw dust or grass. Regards

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06 Sep 10, (Australia - temperate climate)

Allow a metre...mine are huge

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18 Aug 10, abl (Australia - temperate climate)

you can grow in alkaline soil, i live by coast in magaret river and growing well,use plenty compost and manure

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17 Jun 10, Steven (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Can i grow globe artichoke in alkiline clay soil in north-western australia? please help..

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18 Apr 12, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

They really prefer a sandy soil and will struggle in clay. You could load it up with gypsum (clay-breaker) and they might survive.

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06 Apr 10, Toula Elliott (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

We have globe artichokes in a long established bed in Toowoomba. Some plants now have curling leaves.They look burnt at the edges. They dry up and crumble.Can you help please

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30 Sep 10, claudio (USA - Zone 10a climate)

H Toula, many possibilities, suggest you call Bob Tanem "in the garden" KSFO Sunday from 7-10 am..think around .he'll have the answer for you. You can access KSFO "on line"...he gives out his 800 number for callers..an excellent source of info...and for sure he will have the right info for you.

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