Sowing calendar · Leafy
Globe artichoke
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus · Alcachofra, Alcachofa, Artichaut, Artischocke, Carciofo, alcachofras
Calendar
Calendar for mainland Portugal.
- PlantMar–Apr, Sep–Oct
- HarvestFeb–May
- Spacing
- 150 cm between rows · 100 cm apart
- Sowing depth
- 5 cm
- Harvest after
- First crop after ~1 years
- Water need
- medium
- Frost
- half hardy
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Seed saving
- medium · keeps ~5 years
Notes
A Mediterranean native, at home in southern Portugal. Deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Cut the buds young, while the scales are tight: open ones turn tough.
Sources
Months for mainland Portugal. In the app, sowing and planting follow your own local climate and the forecast.