First year I have grown this type of Artichoke and what a crop! I have left
them in the ground and dug as needed but now it is time to prepare for next
years crop.

What is the best way to store the remaning chokes that I have just dug?
They soften so quickly when left exposed.

I have heeded the advice and screend the soil surrounding last years
planting to minimize the spreading of the vigorous plants.