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Hi Again Artichokes (Globe) doing OK but when do I pick? The largest is starting to droop by it's weight. Thanks. |
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On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 19:58:26 +1000, "Syracuse" boo wrote:
Artichokes (Globe) doing OK but when do I pick? The largest is starting to droop by it's weight. Then it's too late. I'd recommend that you remove these ones and pick the next lot of flowers whent hey're smaller. Alternatively, let one flower and enjoy how pretty it is. Artichokes are at their best when they're small. Typically, the size of the ones you buy in the supermarket is the maximum size you want to pick them at. Me, I prefer then the size of a golfball. You don't even have to remove the choke when they're that size. Oh, and I'm jealous. Having removed the artichokes from the back yard last year, I haven't had any flowers from the ones in the poor clay of my front yard this year. Geodyne |
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"Syracuse" boo wrote in message ... : : : Hi Again : : Artichokes (Globe) doing OK but when do I pick? The largest is starting to : droop by it's weight. : : Thanks. : : Pick while they are still hard and tight before any sign of the bud opening, generally not more than about 6-8 cm across. David |
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"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message ... "Syracuse" boo wrote in message ... : : : Hi Again : : Artichokes (Globe) doing OK but when do I pick? The largest is starting to : droop by it's weight. : : Thanks. : : Pick while they are still hard and tight before any sign of the bud opening, generally not more than about 6-8 cm across. David Thanks for the replies. FYI there are only two plants, both in 500mm dia. pots with potting mix. They look ok. Graeme |
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