Cynara scolymus 'Purple'· Artichoke
Planting Schedule
Add Cynara scolymus 'Purple' to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 15th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 15th |
| Harvest Begins | Aug 13th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 1st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 50°F
and nights stay above 40°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 7 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 90 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 75 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Harden Off (days) | 7 |
Expert Note: Start seeds or purchase seedlings very early, keep the soil evenly moist, and expect best tenderness from well-watered plants after they establish.