The artichoke is a popular delicacy. The thistle plant is mainly grown in the Mediterranean region, Italy, Spain and Greece. If you like artichokes, it may also be worth growing them in your own garden or on the balcony.
Do I have to prefer artichokes?
If you want to harvest artichokes in the same year, you have to bring the plants forward. The statement then begins in winter. However, there is no guarantee that the buds will form. This also depends on the weather.
What do I need to grow artichokes?
To grow artichokes you needa growing container and nutrient-poor soil Growing soil (€6.00 on Amazon) is best suited for vegetables or pressed coconut fiber. Potting soil should be sterilized in the oven before use. This will help you avoid fungus gnats, whose larvae damage the roots of your young plants. If you don't have a growing container available, a flower pot with a transparent bag is also suitable. To prevent the soil from rotting, you should poke holes in the bag.
How do I prefer artichokes?
Before sowing at the end of January, the artichoke seeds must soak in water at room temperaturefor at least 8 hours The seeds are then pressed one to two cm deep into potting soil. Place the finished cultivation containers on a bright windowsill. At 20 to 25 °C, the artichoke seeds germinate after 15 to 20 days. During this time, don't forget to ventilate and water the cultivation containers regularly.
Tip
Sufficient light for your grown plants
When the plants germinate in mid to late February, the days are still very short and there is not enough light for the young plant to grow he althy. If you don't have space by a south-facing window, use a plant lamp to prevent the plants from dying.
