Survival Seeds: The Heirloom Seed Saving Handbook by M. Bronson

Author:M. Bronson [Bronson, M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781497369627
Amazon: 1497369622
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2014-03-17T04:00:00+00:00

Spacing. The distance that should be left between plants.

Stratification. Certain seeds need to be exposed to cold temperatures for a given period of time before they'll germinate. Stratification is the process of exposing seeds to cold. This is usually done by placing the seeds into a container of organic material and putting the container into the fridge.

Time to harvest. The total amount of time one must wait from the day a crop is planted until it can be harvested.

Artichokes

Zones: 5 to 9

Life Cycle: Perennial in zone 7 and above, but can be grown as an annual in cooler zones.

Season: Cool.

Sun: Full sun. Can handle partial shade.

Frost-Tolerant: Can tolerate frost, but flower stalks may suffer damage. To overwinter artichokes in cold areas, cut back the plants to 8" and cover them with mulch or dead leaves. Uncover them in the spring when you're ready for them to grow.

Height: 3' to 8'

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.

Soil pH: 6.5 to 8

Moisture: Needs consistent and plentiful moisture to reach full potential.

Drought-Tolerant: Yes, but yields will suffer.

Spacing: 3' to 4'

Planting Depth: ¼"

Germination Temperature: 65° F to 75° F

Days to Emergence: 10 to 20 days.

Time to Harvest: 85 to 100 days.

Calories: 1 medium artichoke has approximately 60 calories.

Seed Life: Up to 6 years.

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