I live in the Mojave desert in California (I don't know what zone it is). My question is, since the area I live in freezes in the winter, can I grow artichokes here? Will they make it through the winter or will they die on me?
I can't think of a worse place for artichokes. It freezes, and it is a desert. They need water, and mild temperatures. Grow okra or watermelon instead.
Mojave Desert USDA zone 8, Sunset Zone 11 I'm in Kern County (valley; USDA zone 9; Sunset Zone 9ish) and we can grow artichokes here. UC Davis's Master Gardener book is awesome. A lot of it is available online free. Here's some info for artichokes; scroll down to home garden
Mine handled winter frosts. They do die back but regenerate each year I've found. Then after a while it is suggested they get replaced.
I've grown artichokes in the UK, and they have had frosts and snow during winter. They survived fine - they look a bit droopy and sad in the cold weather, but they come back to life OK when things warm up.
I think as long as the cold weather isn't really severe, and really prolonged, they will be OK.
Howard
Loki wrote:
Where in the Mojave Desert do you live? the weather is different every ten feet or so, , , A friend of mine grew great atichokes in his garden on a slope facing north. The nights here are in the 50's and the days right now are at or below 100 degrees, (mid to high 90's) We live in Ridgecrest. ca.
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We Live in Lancaster. I have 2 plants growing in 10 gallon containers right now and they are doing great.
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