Emma Taylor
29 May 2022
There’s something magical about growing your own food in your backyard or balcony. In this guide, we will discuss how to grow Artichoke in your Perth backyard.
(Whilst most of this guide suits anywhere in Australia, check local conditions for growing months if you live outside Perth.)
Did you know that working your hands in the soil has been proven to improve your immune system and your mental health? Studies show that gardeners are less stressed, and live longer.
When should you plant Artichoke?
The best months to plant Artichoke in Perth are Aug-Nov. You can plant using Suckers, ideally when the soil temperature is around 10-20 degrees celcius and the air is around 5-25 degree celcius.
Seeds or Transplant? Suckers
Ideal air temp: 5-25c
Ideal soil temp: 10-20c
Can Artichoke grow in pots?
Yes, they can grow in pots. Be mindful of the size they grow to.
The great thing about planting Artichoke in pots is that you can move them around easily, should they need more or less sun, or are getting attacked by pests. In some cases, you can even grow Artichoke indoors, as long as the position can get enough sun.
How much sun should Artichoke get?
You will discover that Artichoke thrives on Full sun or Semi-shade.
Some gardens get more shade than others, and your direction north etc varies. Try the ideal position first, and if the Artichoke isn’t growing well enough, maybe try a more or less sunnier spot.
We should all be eating fruits and vegetables as if our lives depend on it – because they do.
Michael Greger
How often should you water Artichoke?
Artichoke really enjoys when it gets Regular watering.
They prefer soil that is Well-drained.
When can you harvest?
Being a Perenial vegetable, the ideal time to harvest your Artichoke crop is around Aug-Nov. Play it by ear though, and just see how your plant(s) do this season.
Growing Artichoke in rows
If you are getting serious with your vegetable garden, you may wish to grow Artichoke in rows. You’ll need to allow around 150 centimetres between rows, and 75 centimetres between each seedling or seed.
Space between rows: 150 cm
Space between seedlings: 75 cm
Keep the seeds!
Did you know that you can keep Artichoke seeds for up to 5 years, and use them to grow more next season?
A garden is a friend you can visit any time.
Okakura Kakuzo
Enjoy delicious Artichoke in your Perth garden
You can save so much money by growing Artichoke in your own backyard.
There’s literally nothing better than eating freshly harvested food from your own vegetable patch! You don’t know how delicious a tomato is, until you picked one warm right off the vine.
Enjoy the taste of your own homegrown vegetables – enjoy!
