Artichokes produce flowers for about three to five years. It is therefore advisable to think about propagation in good time. Find out below what propagation methods there are for artichokes and how to proceed step by step.
How to propagate artichokes?
Artichokes propagate by seed by allowing a bud to bloom and collecting seeds in the fall, or by dividing a plant that is at least two years old with a spade or hoe. This is how you get flowering second plants quickly.
Propagate artichokes by seeds
Propagation via seeds is the common method of propagation for artichokes. To do this, let at least one artichoke bud bloom and collect the relatively large, dark seeds in autumn. Store them in a dry, cool place.
How to sow successfully:
- Soak the seeds in lukewarm water for a few hours.
- Sow them in a planter with potting soil (€6.00 on Amazon).
- Choose a warm, bright location. Around 20 degrees and a sunny window seat are ideal.
- Repot the seedlings when they become too large for the planter.
- Plant your young artichoke plants in a warm, sunny location in the bed after the ice saints.
Propagate artichokes by division
Propagation by division is a little more complicated than propagation by seeds, but it has the advantage that you immediately have a second artichoke plant that will probably produce flowers in the same year. Walk when dividing artichokes Do the following:
- Select a large, vigorous artichoke plant that is at least two years old.
- Use a spade or hoe to separate a part of the plant with at least two shoots and a pronounced root.
- Dig up the separated part and reinsert it in another place.
- Make sure that a planting distance of at least 80cm from other artichoke plants is maintained.
Tip
A home-grown artichoke also makes a great gift! Simply sow all the seeds you have collected and then give the small artichoke plants as gifts to friends and relatives.
