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Violetto · Artichoke

Planting Schedule

Add Violetto to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 8th
Harvest BeginsJul 27th
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 40°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity80
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitPerennial_Crown
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)40
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: For Violetto, start well ahead only if you’ll overwinter successfully; otherwise grow as a “first-year” crop only in mild-winter areas because artichokes are frost-sensitive while establishing.