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When to Plant Artichoke in Zone 3b

Family: Asteraceae Flowering vegetable

Planting Schedule

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Botanical illustration of Artichoke

Crop Dates : 3b

Growing note: This crop establishes over multiple seasons (~150 days / ~1 year to first harvest). Plant on the frost schedule; first harvest follows establishment, not a single frost-free season.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsFeb 24th
Last FrostMay 19th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsMay 5th
Harvest BeginsOct 2nd
Harvest EndsSep 21st