Grow Impressive Artichokes—Even in Challenging Climates
Ready for beautiful, delicious artichokes fresh from your garden? This clear, step-by-step guide will show you how to start, maintain, and harvest artichokes successfully, whether you’re in Texas, the South, or elsewhere.
What You’ll Learn in This Guide
- How to choose the best artichoke varieties for your region, including heat-tolerant options for southern gardeners
- Site selection and soil improvement tips for healthy, vigorous plants
- Step-by-step instructions for planting artichokes from seed or transplants
- Watering, fertilizing, and mulching for robust growth—what works in real gardens
- Managing temperature swings, pests, and disease without stress
- When and how to harvest for peak flavor (and how to get the most out of your plants year after year)
- Perennial care and overwintering tips—so your artichoke patch becomes a lasting feature
Table of Contents
- Introduction: Why Grow Artichokes?
- Artichoke Varieties for Every Gardener
- Preparing Soil & Choosing a Site
- Planting—Seeds, Divisions, and Transplants
- Water, Fertilizer, & Mulch—Key Maintenance Steps
- Pests & Disease: Prevention and Solutions
- Harvesting for Maximum Tenderness
- Seasonal Care & Overwintering
- Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Written by Stephanie Suesan Smith, Ph.D., Master Gardener
Drawing on years of hands-on gardening and science-backed instruction, Stephanie guides you through each stage—sharing what works best in Texas and similar climates, so real gardeners can succeed.
Get Your Guide
Available from Amazon in an ebook or a paperback.
Is This Guide for You?
This guide is for you if:
- You’ve tried artichokes before and failed, or want to start strong the first time
- You garden in a hot or unpredictable climate and need regionally-tested tips
- You’re looking for simple explanations, planting calendars, and troubleshooting answers
- You want to add unique, rewarding crops to your garden
