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"David Hare-Scott" wrote:

Suzanne D. wrote:
"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
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They should have had buds in April or May by my reckoning. How big
are the leaves? Are they in full sun?

The leaves are about 24 inches give or take. They get partial shade.
--S.

That's about half the size of a well grown plant. I would say either they
are underfed, don't get enough sun or both.

David

David,
are you sure on this? IIRC artichokes are about 4ft (1.2M) in diameter.
That's the separation that I gave mine. You're suggesting 8 ft. in
diameter?
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