`Imperial Star' Artichoke

Abstract

Globe artichokes (Cynara scolymus L.) historically have been produced as perennials in the central California coastal region. Two distinct harvest periods are obtained in perennial production by cutting plants back slightly below ground level between mid-April and mid-June for fall and spring production; or in late August or September for spring and summer harvests Cool winter weather in the central-coast region limits yields, however, from November to March.