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  0 0 Yes, but don’t underestimate the size of the container you will need. Artichokes can grow as much as 4 ft. high and 6-8 ft wide, depending on the variety and conditions. You will probably need a container that is at least 3 ft across and 1 ft or more deep. I'd buy the biggest container I could find! Drill extra holes in the bottom of the container for good drainage. In the NW, you may have a better chance to over-winter your artichokes in containers. Before the first frost, cut back to about 12”, cover with a thick layer of straw or mulch, and pull into a sheltered area like a garage. In the spring, remove the top dressing of mulch, and place in the garden. Or, you may wish to treat your artichoke as an annual. Some general info: You didn’t mention if you were growing your plant from seed. Territorial Seed Company (www.territorialseed.com) and Johnny’s Seeds (www.johnnyseeds.com) have good growing information and several varieties. Seeds should be started indoors in January or February or about 8 weeks before our area is expected to be frost free (April 15 in Seattle). It may be easier to buy transplants. Artichokes like rich soil with lots of organic matter worked in. Artichokes take full sun but may benefit from a bit of protection from afternoon sun as or summer temps rise. They need consistent soil moisture. Cut the main flower stalk close to the ground after harvesting. The plant may produce another generation of flower stalks. Artichokes are fun to grow and even if you don’t eat the buds, the mature flower is a beautiful addition to any landscape. The Master Gardener Bellevue Demonstration Garden has a mature artichoke grown with the perennials. It gets full sun and reaps lots of 'chokes every year!! Master Gardener Andrea answered in Edibles & Herbs about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 yes! especially if it's a big, deep, black container, with at least five gallons worth of space. artichokes love heat, so anything you can do to keep him warm will make it happier. a black container to warm the soil helps. placing the pot on top of a slab of cement helps to warm it, too. most varieties take a few years to get comfortable before they start producing buds, so do some research on the variety you've picked out. otherwise, throw some fertilizer on that thing once you've planted it - i usually add a good amount of fish emulsion - and keep it well watered. don't get too disappointed if you don't see buds. they're a mediterranean crop where their growing conditions are pretty much opposite of of ours. at least its got super amazing foliage! good luck! whiskeypony answered in Edibles & Herbs about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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