Ideas Plant Guide Moving Gard. Click here now for details about our contest. Index of Articles Food and Cooking Encyclopedia Artichoke Wisdom Look for artichokes that are compact, firm, and heavy for their size.
Size can range from baby to jumbo, and the shape can be round or conical.
Those with tightly packed leaves and an even green color are fresher. The largest artichokes grow at the top of the stem in the center of the plant. Baby artichokes grow at the bottom of the plant where they are protected from the sun. Artichoke hearts also are available canned or frozen, with or without a marinade. Keeping it Fresh Sprinkle a fresh artichoke with a little water, then put it in an airtight plastic bag and refrigerate for up to a week.