Artichoke

Edible

Vegetable

Artichoke plants are a superb choice for UK gardeners, combining ornamental beauty with delicious, edible rewards. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, these versatile plants thrive in sunny, well-drained soil, making them a perfect addition to any garden space.

Key Features

Large, Tender Edible Buds: Enjoy harvesting and preparing fresh artichokes.
Nutty, Delicious Flavour: Perfect for a variety of culinary dishes.
Sunny, Well-Drained Soil: Ensures optimal growth and health of the plants.
Easy to Grow for Beginners: Minimal maintenance required for successful cultivation.
Ornamental Appeal: Adds stunning visual interest to your garden.
Pollinator Friendly: Attracts beneficial insects and wildlife.

Growing Instructions

Planting: Sow your artichoke plants in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Spacing: Space plants approximately 3 feet apart to allow ample growth.
Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods.
Fertilizing: Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth.
Pruning: Remove any dead or damaged leaves to encourage new growth.
Harvesting: Pick the large buds before they flower for the best flavor and texture.

Usage & Benefits

Artichokes are not only beautiful but also highly versatile in the kitchen.

Culinary Uses:
- Perfect for steaming, grilling, or roasting.
- Adds a gourmet touch to salads and appetizers.
- Ideal for making artichoke dips and spreads.
Ornamental Benefits:
- Enhances garden aesthetics with its unique foliage.
- Provides habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects.

Enhance your garden with our high-quality artichoke plants and experience the perfect blend of beauty and productivity. These plants are built to last, offering a lifespan of 3-5 years with proper care.

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Artichoke plants are not only a delicious vegetable but also a striking garden feature. The large, globe-like buds of the artichoke have a tender, nutty flavour and are ideal for steaming, grilling, or dipping. These hardy plants thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil, making them perfect for vegetable gardens or as a statement plant in flower borders. Artichokes can be harvested when the buds are firm, and they are easy to grow, rewarding home gardeners with a continuous supply of fresh buds.

Produces large, tender buds with a nutty flavour
Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
Perfect for growing in vegetable gardens or as an ornamental plant in flower borders
Ideal for steaming, grilling, or serving with dips

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Artichoke plants are versatile, offering both ornamental beauty and delicious edible buds. The tender, nutty-flavoured artichoke buds are highly prized in the kitchen for their versatility in cooking. Artichokes thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil, making them ideal for vegetable gardens or decorative borders. These perennial plants are long-lasting and provide a continuous supply of edible buds when properly cared for.

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces large, tender buds perfect for cooking
Ideal for growing in vegetable gardens or ornamental borders
Both decorative and edible, adding value to any garden

Artichoke plants are versatile, offering both ornamental beauty and delicious edible buds. The tender, nutty-flavoured artichoke buds are highly prized in the kitchen for their versatility in cooking. Artichokes thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil, making them ideal for vegetable gardens or decorative borders. These perennial plants are long-lasting and provide a continuous supply of edible buds when properly cared for.

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces large, tender buds perfect for cooking
Ideal for growing in vegetable gardens or ornamental borders
Both decorative and edible, adding value to any garden

Planting Time	March to April
Sunlight & Positioning	Open, sunny site
Where to Plant	Vegetable gardens
Growing Location	Fertile, well-drained soil

Planting Time	March to April
Sunlight & Positioning	Open, sunny site
Where to Plant	Vegetable gardens
Growing Location	Fertile, well-drained soil

Artichokes thrive in sunny, well-drained locations and are best planted in spring or early summer. With proper care, they will produce tender, nutty buds that can be harvested and enjoyed in a variety of dishes.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Plant seedlings 60-90cm apart in rows or as standalone plants
Water well after planting and keep the soil consistently moist
Ideal for planting in spring for a summer-to-autumn harvest

Artichokes thrive in sunny, well-drained locations and are best planted in spring or early summer. With proper care, they will produce tender, nutty buds that can be harvested and enjoyed in a variety of dishes.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Plant seedlings 60-90cm apart in rows or as standalone plants
Water well after planting and keep the soil consistently moist
Ideal for planting in spring for a summer-to-autumn harvest

Right Planting Spot	Open, sunny sites
Soil Preparation	Well-drained, fertile soil
How To Plant	Sow seeds indoors March-April
Spacing	90cm is ideal

Right Planting Spot	Open, sunny sites
Soil Preparation	Well-drained, fertile soil
How To Plant	Sow seeds indoors March-April
Spacing	90cm is ideal

Artichoke plants require regular watering and some maintenance to produce tender, high-quality buds. Mulching and feeding will ensure healthy growth and a good yield.

Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging
Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Fertilise with a balanced feed during the growing season for best results
Harvest buds when they are firm and tight, just before the scales open

Artichoke plants require regular watering and some maintenance to produce tender, high-quality buds. Mulching and feeding will ensure healthy growth and a good yield.

Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging
Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Fertilise with a balanced feed during the growing season for best results
Harvest buds when they are firm and tight, just before the scales open

Right Sunlight and Position	Sunny, well-drained soil
Watering and Feeding	Regular watering, fertile soil
Support and Pruning	Protect in winter, mulch thickly
Additional Tips	Sow seeds every spring

Right Sunlight and Position	Sunny, well-drained soil
Watering and Feeding	Regular watering, fertile soil
Support and Pruning	Protect in winter, mulch thickly
Additional Tips	Sow seeds every spring