Perennial edibles
Globe artichoke
A large perennial grown for its tightly closed flower heads.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Sep–Nov
Core months: September, October, November
Temperate
Sow · Aug–Nov
Core months: August, September, October, November
Subtropical
Sow · Aug–Nov
Core months: August, September, October, November
Possible / shoulder months: July
Tropical
Sow · Apr–Jul
Core months: April, May, June, July
Possible / shoulder months: February, March, August
Arid
Sow · Aug–Nov
Core months: August, September, October, November
Getting started
Raise plants from seed in trays, or establish a healthy division; transplant into a permanent bed with ample space.
The right conditions
Choose full sun, rich free-draining soil and enough room for a large perennial clump; shelter from severe wind.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, keep weeds down and provide support where the mature habit needs it. Watch for local pests and remove damaged growth.
Ready to harvest
Cut unopened flower heads while the scales are still tight.
Related how-to guides
Harvest perennial crops without exhausting them
Check the age and strength of the plant before taking a harvest.
Plant globe-artichoke offsets
Identify a healthy rooted side shoot on a sound parent, or use nursery stock.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.