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globe artichokes from seed

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I had always started from roots, decided it was time to try it from seed

I wrapped the seeds in a bit of papertowel, soaked it with water and put it in a baggie in the fridge for a coupla weeks before planting, to simulate winter. That seemed to do the trick as I had 100% germination.

this Globe Artichoke was started a couple months ago and is now in a one gallon purple pot

Gophers have largely decimated my asparagus plants in the past couple years, so new plants are in constant demand. Even when planted in metal hardware cloth cages, the gophers eat everything outside the screen, it is very depressing.

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2 years later

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Castroville, Artichoke Festival
Thistle Be Fun !

* AGRO ART Competition: AGRO art is 3-dimensional fruit and vegetable artwork. This quirky competition fosters imagination, creativity and fun for both participants and the viewing public.
* PARADE: Our sanctioned parade is one of the largest and most colorful of its kind.
* MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT: Two days of live music! Everything from Swing to Mariachi, Country to 50's Rock & Roll.
* CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: Games, face paints, clowns, stilt walkers, puppets and more!
* FOOD: Artichokes fried, saut%uFFFDed, grilled, marinated, pickled, fresh, and creamed in soup. Plus foods from the many ethnic groups that give this area its character.
* COOKING DEMOS: The area's finest showcase the versatility and unique techniques for preparing and using artichokes.
* WINE TASTING: Sample the best from the area's award winning producers.
* ARTS & CRAFTS: Unique gifts and apparel crafted by artisans from throughout the country. Plus artichoke souvenirs galore!
* FARMERS MARKET: Artichokes and more, fresh from the heart of the salad bowl.
* FIELD TOURS: Hop a bus to the artichoke patch for grower talks and photo ops.

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globe Artichoke Garden Marker, recycled copper | Price: $10

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Globe Artichoke

Approx. 3 1/2 by 1 3/4 inch.

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