Globe Artichoke
vegetable
Perennial in zones 7–11; grow as an annual elsewhere by starting early indoors. Harvest buds when tight and firm — before the petals open. Plants spread 4–5 ft wide; give them room or grow one per large raised bed. Cut back to 12 in. after harvest for fall second flush.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 7–11
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 48 in. between plants
- Space needed
- A 4×4 ft block of the bed
- Days to maturity
- About 120 days
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Green Globe120 daysboth
The classic large-headed artichoke. Best perennial performance in mild zones.
- Imperial Star90 daysboth
Bred specifically as an annual — produces first year from seed.
- Violetto120 daysstart
Italian heirloom with purple-tinged buds and nutty flavor.
Add Globe Artichoke to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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