Harvest artichokes

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• Harvest artichokes
• When to harvest artichokes?
• What if you missed the harvest time?
• How are artichokes harvested?
• Store and process artichokes

Artichokes must be harvested at the exact right moment

Harvest artichokes

For artichokes, the right harvest time is essential. Because if you wait too long to harvest, the artichoke will produce blue flowers and is then no longer edible. Learn more about when and how to harvest your artichoke and how to use it in the kitchen.

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When to harvest artichokes?

Artichokes are usually ready for harvest in late summer, ie in August or September. However, it blooms in exceptional cases earlier. Therefore, it is important that you keep an eye on the buds. The size of the buds is less crucial for the maturity, because depending on location, soil quality and varieties, the ripe bud can be from 5 to 15cm in size.
The artichoke should be harvested if:

In these two cases, the artichoke should be harvested immediately.

What if you missed the harvest time?

If you wait too long and the cover sheets open or the leaves turn purple, the artichoke can no longer be eaten. It is then tough and does not taste anymore. If you miss the harvest date, let the artichoke bloom and enjoy the beautiful, blue flowers. In addition, you can then collect seeds for propagation.

How are artichokes harvested?

Using a sharp stipe, cut off the flower stems of the artichoke as far away as possible from the artichoke. The stalk provides moisture to the artichoke if you do not consume it immediately.

Store and process artichokes

Store your artichokes in the vegetable compartment in the refrigerator. To protect it from moisture loss, you can wrap it in a damp cloth.
Making the artichoke is not easy, but it's worth it: