I spent a couple hours in the garden yesterday {in the pouring rain} digging up the artichoke plants I had planted this spring after starting them from seed under grow lights in early January. I knew the artichoke plants would probably out grow the garden box I had planted them in, but I didn’t have another bed available at the time. And then I kind of forgot about them.
Until yesterday.
Check out those roots! Don’t they look nice and healthy?
After a bunch of weed pulling…
I finally have a proper artichoke bed.
It might be hard to see, but there are now 24 artichoke plants and 4 rhubarb plants in the raised garden bed near the greenhouse. Now, if I can just keep up with the weeds, I’m sure the artichokes and rhubarb will thrive.
~Mavis
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Katie @ Life Lived Intentionally says
Wow! That’s amazing for a season of growth. The bed looks nice!
Mavis Butterfield says
Thanks Katie. I was pretty surprised too. 🙂
Kristina says
Prepare for an artichoke avalanche! This year, I got close to 50 off of my two measly plants.
Wynne says
Holy moly, they can produce like that?? I’ve really been wanting to plant some but hadn’t made an effort to clear space, mostly because I wasn’t sure how much return I’d get for the space used. That sounds awesome.
Mavis Butterfield says
I know! It’s crazy.
Mavis Butterfield says
Holy crackers! Are you serious? I better start researching recipes now.
Wynne says
Giada de Laurentiis has a nice one for artichoke soup. We mostly eat them steamed with hummus for dipping.
Dawn says
You were out digging in the pouring rain? Girl, that’s some serious gardening dedication you’ve got going on!!! I applaud you!
Mavis Butterfield says
Well, it’s either that or hit the mall. I figure playing in the dirt is cheaper. 😉
Bren says
Most all of my artichoke plants died in the winter 🙁
Mavis Butterfield says
Bren, what zone are you? I sure hope mine don’t die. I wonder if I need to protect them somehow?