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first globe artichoke
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:44 pm
by mandylew
just had my first one, from a bed of 8 plants started from seed 2 years ago. Delicious, but i think i may have picked it too early as there was no 'choke' although it was a fair size, there are 4 others growing how do i know when they are ready before they go over?
Mandy
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 3:15 pm
by Primrose
I don't know whether this is much help as I've never grown them but when I've occasionally been able to buy artichokes in the shops (which have all had a small heart) the outer bottom smallish leaves have been turning slightly brown, so I wonder whether it's a case of leaving them to mature on the plant until they reach this stage. Pity you didn't get a heart after waiting so patiently for two years to get mature plants from seed as I think the heart is the best part, especially smothered in butter ! But perhaps June is still a little early in the season for the fruits to be maturing? Hope you have better luck with your remaining plants.
Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 7:58 pm
by mandylew
thanks for your reply primrose, I will hang on a bit woth the others. i just couldnt wait!
Mandy