How can I protect my 3-yr. old artichoke from cold/snowy winters?
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what have you done in the past if its three yrs old
Potato sacks, burlap.
I would wrap it with a bunch of hay, and wrap it in burlap to insulate it, but artichokes don't normally grow in a snowy climate.
Hello Barb, It never hurts a plant to be covered during the winter cold, and to mulch around them a few inches deep. The following article on artichokes says: "... Some artichoke varieties are frost hardy in zone 7 and above, and can tolerate winter low temperatures as low as 14° F (-10° C) if well-mulched. To overwinter plants in cooler zones, cut them back to 8-10” (20-25 cm) in late October, then cover the stump with 10” (25cm) of straw or dead leaves to protect from frost. In the spring, uncover the stump to let it sprout. ..."
http://www.grow-it-organically.com/growing-artichokes.html
The article pretty much tells you everything about growing artichokes. Thanks for using HOMETALK for answers, Barb, and good luck :)
I would try burlap!