Artichoke Gardening with Worms
Posted in artichoke blog home, how to grow artichoke plants 23. Jan, 2012
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 crop. This includes tilling up the soil, adding compost, and adding worms. Adding worms will aerating the soil and keep it active and loose. Any type of worm will work in the compost pile. The compost should include any type of organic medium; such as grass clippings, leaves, and tree bark. Compost can also be purchased at any hardware nursery garden center. The worms will feed upon the decaying organic matter… which in turn will reward your artichokes with large healthy globes!
