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When to Plant Artichoke in Zone 5a

Family: Asteraceae Flowering vegetable
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Planting Schedule

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Plan your Artichoke harvest with precision. Below is the exact Zone 5a planting schedule, frost dates, and recommended companion crops.

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Crop Dates : 5a

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 13th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Sow OutdoorsApr 24th
Harvest BeginsSep 21st
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Garden Alerts

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.

Recommended Companions

Fireball Marigold
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Duganski Garlic
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Durango Red Marigold
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Garden Alerts

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.