Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus)

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Artichoke - Wikipedia
Artichoke - Texas A&M EZ Gardening
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Duration: Perennial Origination: MediterraneanEdibility: Flower BudsStatus in Yard: Garden


I raised some artichoke plants indoors in late November 2016, and planted the largest ones in a raised bed on January 30, 2017. I later removed two of the smaller ones to make room for watermelons.
On June 25, 2017, the larger of the two remaining artichoke plants was starting to flower.
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