Did you know you can eat the stalk. The stalk tastes like the heart just cook till tender. So cut them with 10" of stem. They are so good, your plants are stunning.
@@themodelgardener I actually have several out in the mix right now that I planted this past Spring. They probably need better soil but are alive and well even with the 111F heat index and no rain for the last several weeks. I have been watering though. I may put some into the front flower beds in a protected spot. Their foliage looks amazing!
I just got a couple free artichoke plants at Ace Hardware that were in decorative pots that they were throwing away! I didn't even know what they were, but the manager said I could have them. Not knowing what they were, I put them in pots and was thrilled when I got the beautiful purple fuzzy flowers! After about 6 artichokes "bloomed" I wondered if I did the right thing since I had no idea they were even edible! Is it too late for these pretty plants? Now I'm thinking I should put in the ground and just see what happens. I have plenty of space but my yard is sandy and acidic North Carolina Sandhills soil. Any advice from anyone reading this would be greatfully appreciated!
Yes, plant them into the ground. The plants usually live 4 or 5 years. Each year take the suckers and replant them. Then you will have a never ending supply of artichokes.
I'm really happy to watch your video, I hope you will grow and create for the benefit of all our compatriots with love. And it's an honor to have you visit our channel, we can discuss more about our experiences in harvesting and building farms.
I have had aphids on my artichoke plants I have had nonr on my potted artichoke plant ; that I have used ericaceous soil. Artichokes like a soil around 5.5 pH. Just like blueberries Doing some research it seems that aphids are nature's nitrogen pumps they feed off of plants that are too high in nitrogen and not enough in potassium.
Thank you Kelly, Fab video & learned so much. I did not know it was so easy. With strange weather in the UK, I may have a sizeable challenge in my hand. Love the way you work with such charisma Best of luck
You would want a 24” or larger container, that is what I saw in another YT video. I don’t have the space in my yard, so I am starting mine in containers. I bought 4 big containers from costco 2months ago and so far they are looking amazing...can’t wait to get a harvest!
Thanks a lot for this, didn't know they were a long term crop, perhaps like asparagus? Had an aphid problem on my Jerusalem artichokes (not related) I used a garlic spray to get of them so the ants left as well. Fry some minced garlic (or dried powdered) in Olive oil and let cool add washing up liquid to make an emulsion and dilute with warm water. Make sure its bits free so as not to block the sprayer.
