Tavor Artichoke

Tavor Artichoke Care

Tavor Artichoke

What is the plant

Artichoke ‘Tavor’ is a vigorous re-selection of Green Globe that provides a much easier growing experience. A thornless green globe variety, this 'new' variety is an open-pollinated, organic and fast growing, often cropping in the first year from planting. Tavor has improved cold tolerance so with some moderate protection you can maintain your plant to its more productive second year when it can produce as many as eight globes per plant in subsequent years. 90 days to maturity, harvest when 12cm (5in) in diameter.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

7 - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water frequently and deeply, one to three times a week. This will keep flower buds fleshy and tender and develop a strong root system that will keep the plants upright.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced vegetable plant food every two weeks throughout the growing season.
Sunlight
Artichokes grow best in full sun. They can tolerate some shade, but the flower buds will suffer somewhat.

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Soil
Artichokes prefer a sandy, well-drained but fertile soil. A pH slightly on the alkaline side is best. Slightly sandy soil (think: Mediterranean) is ideal. Good drainage is crucial to prevent the roots from rotting, especially in areas where they will be overwintered. However, the soil must also be able to retain water long enough to allow the roots to take it in during hot summers.
Temperature
This plant prefers warm weather that is relatively dry, such as that found in the Mediterranean region and in California. Excessive heat will cause the plant to bloom prematurely. When grown as perennials, artichokes favor areas with mild winters (50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit) and cool, moist summers (70 to 80 degrees F). Very hot soil will make the plants flower too quickly, so apply a thick mulch around the base of the plants to keep the soil cool.
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