Globe artichoke: when to sow, plant out and harvest
Sowing, planting and harvest dates for your climate, good and bad companions, growing tips.
When to sow in your region
Average dates, computed from the frost dates of each climate. For your exact dates, choose your town.
| Climate | Sow under cover | Plant out | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern France | 1 February – 30 April | 1 March – 31 May | 1 July – 31 October |
| Atlantic coast | 22 January – 20 April | 19 February – 21 May | 21 June – 4 November |
| Eastern France | 24 January – 22 April | 21 February – 23 May | 23 June – 29 October |
| Mediterranean | 21 December – 19 March | 18 January – 19 April | 20 May – 20 November |
| Mountains (around 1,000 m) | 26 February – 25 May | 26 March – 25 June | 26 July – 29 September |
Growing
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Latin name
- Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
- Emergence
- 15–30 days
- Between rows
- 70–120 cm
- In the row
- 80–100 cm
Companion planting
The level of evidence is shown for each pairing: many rest on tradition rather than on studies.
Good neighbours
No documented pairing.
Keep apart
No documented pairing.
Sources
- La Bonne Graine (seed company) — Le calendrier des semis et des plants
- Jardiner Malin — Calendrier de semis et récolte au potager
- Jardinamel — Germination (durée, température)
- Tous au potager — Distance de plantation des légumes : tableau des espacements
- Gerbeaud — Les distances de plantation à respecter