Posted in artichoke blog home, how to grow artichoke plants 08. Feb, 2012
Q: I am here in the Fremont Northern CA area. this is the 3rd year of my artichoke plant. It is planted where it receives about a more or less 3 hrs of sunlight in the morning. It is the 1st area the sunlight hits in the A.M. Is that enough sunlight? Also, from one [...]
Posted in artichoke blog home, recipes 31. Jan, 2012
Sweetheart Artichoke Co A festive twist for any party that will melt in your mouth. Enjoy as an appetizer or add chicken and have for a whole meal. Serve on a bed of Spanish Rice. No dipping butter needed! Serves 3. Ingredients 3 artichoke globes 15 ounce can whole kernel corn drained 2.5 ounce can sliced [...]
Posted in artichoke blog home, recipes 31. Jan, 2012
Sweetheart Artichoke Co Rinse artichoke globes Cut off the tops with a knife about 1 to 2 inches and discard. Slice off the stem and pull off the bottom row of leaves at the base. These will be too tough to eat. Gently pull open the globe. Scoop out the center ball with a spoon and [...]
Posted in artichoke blog home, recipes 28. Jan, 2012
Sweetheart Artichoke Co Easy and Delicious, the crab stuffed artichoke takes about 30 minutes to prepare. Use crab meat, shrimp, or combine the two. Serve 2 as an appetizer or full meal. Ingredients 2 large artichokes 12 ounces shredded fresh or imitation crab meat red cocktail sauce scallions garlic powder or garlic seasoning salt 2 [...]
Posted in artichoke blog home, how to grow artichoke plants 23. Jan, 2012
Sweetheart Artichoke Co Add worms to composted soil and receive a large artichoke crop. Artichokes are big feeders, and worm castings (worm feces) are a natural fertilizer for artichoke plants. Whether you are planting for the first time or your artichoke plant is coming up for another season, conditioning the soil each year is necessary for a bumper [...]
Posted in artichoke blog home, pest control 22. Jan, 2012
Sweetheart Artichoke Co Q: I’m a little worried about my artichoke plants as they were attacked by aphids. Can you give me any suggestions for my artichokes so I don’t have a bad harvest this year? A: There are many causes for aphids; such as ant population and thick plant growth. Aphids cluster under the [...]
Posted in artichoke blog home, how to grow artichoke plants 22. Jan, 2012
Sweetheart Artichoke Co Growing Artichokes in Small Spaces: This is an artichoke that I recently potted. By the end of the summer it should grow to about 4 feet tall. Artichoke plants can be grown in large containers on a patio or deck. In severe hot climates, a shade cloth with 30% or 40% shade may [...]
Posted in artichoke blog home, recipes 20. Jan, 2012
Sweetheart Artichoke Co Balsamic Vinaigrette Artichokes only takes 15-20 minutes to prepare start to finish. So easy to make, very tender, and oh so delicious! No garlic butter or dipping sauce needed. Makes 2-3 Servings Ingredients 3 Small or 2 Large Artichoke Globes 1/2 cup water 3 teaspoons butter or margarine 1 fresh lemon 1/8 to 1/4 [...]
Posted in artichoke blog home, recipes 17. Jan, 2012
You guessed it. “Frost Kissed” means the globes were produced in cooler weather and are slightly frost bitten. I tried a few and they are actually very tasty! As long as the globes are not horribly brown and look similar to the pictures shown, the results will be wonderful. So, never fear! Give it [...]
Posted in artichoke blog home, recipes 17. Jan, 2012
Next time you steam artichoke globes, try adding beer or white wine instead of water. It will add a wonderful new flavor! Non-Alcoholic beer, wine, and even apple juice. is also a tasty alternative. Share:
Sweetheart Artichoke Co provides large and mature green globe and gourmet Italian artichoke plants nationwide. Grow artichokes in nearly any climate. We will teach you how to grow artichoke plants in your garden.
