When to plant Artichoke in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States

Artichoke can be planted after April 23, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 50°F and 86°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

Growing Artichoke in Wilcox County

Wilcox County has on average 112 days, suitable for growing Artichoke. Artichoke needs on average between 90 and 100 days to mature and produce harvest. With 112 days suitable for growing, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Artichoke seeds can be planted between April 23 and May 14. Planting before April 23 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after May 14, Artichoke will not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Artichoke in Wilcox County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 56 days on average for Artichoke to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

Wilcox County has 2 distinct seasons for growing Artichoke

• In order to get plants ready for April 23 seeds should be started indoors bwetween February 26 and May 04

  Seeds started after May 04 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  Artichoke needs on average between 90 and 100 days to mature and produce harvest. With 112 suitable for growth, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

• In order to get plants ready for August 15 seeds should be started indoors bwetween June 20 and July 09

  Seeds started after July 09 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  This Artichoke growing season in Wilcox County is quite short, with only 64 days suitable for growth so it is really important to time your planting activities, and choose varieties with shorter time to harvest requirements.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 86°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Artichoke, consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

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