how to grow artichoke from seed
Artichokes are relatively simple to grow from seed, although they will not grow genetically true to the parent plants. Sowing a few extra seeds will allow you to weed out any rogue plants. Start sowing from late February. You can start the seed on a warm, well lit windowsill, greenhouse or conservatory.Fill 9 cm pots with John Innes seed and cutting mix and add some grit to help with the drainage. Plant two seeds in each pot and cover gently with soil and water well.nsure the plants do not dry out in hot weather. Feed the plants once a week with a good quality liquid plant fertiliser. In the autumn cut back the stems and cover the crown with a thick mulch to protect from frost. Add a layer of well rotted manure to the plants in the spring.