Gardeners in the Asylum

I have artichokes getting tall and raspberries coming up far and wide. Nothing new though. I have a big pile of compost to add first.

[Chainsaw13]

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

I have artichokes getting tall and raspberries coming up far and wide. Nothing new though. I have a big pile of compost to add first.

How long did it take you to establish the artichokes? I've read it takes a couple years for them to produce, is that right?

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

How long did it take you to establish the artichokes? I've read it takes a couple years for them to produce, is that right?

Not here. First year you get small ones, after that they get multiple stalks from each plant. You can divide them and really get a lot of 'chokes. Gophers and deer will wipe them right out. Mine are planted in boxes with a screen bottom. Every big 'choke you cut off gives you three or four smaller 'chokes further down.