AT A GLANCE
Can I plant artichokes in a tub?
Artichokes can also be grown in containers. They give the balcony or terrace an exotic flair. This makes winter frost protection easier because the tubs can be placed in frost-free rooms. However, since artichokes form a taproot, cultivation in the bucket is not easy.
What kind of tubs do I need for artichokes?
The bucket for the artichoke should be at least 50 L. The plants form a longer taproot. If root development is inhibited too much, the plant will not thrive. Therefore, the buckets must be as deep as possible. If your vegetable plant does not grow in the pot, it should be quickly repotted in a larger planter.
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What do I have to consider with artichokes in tubs?
Choose if possible short cultivars for growing in pots. Use a humus-rich garden soil for the cultivation. With something garden lime(€19.00 at Amazon*) the pH can be adjusted to a neutral level. So that the earth to the full sun locations If they don't dry out, artichokes in the bucket really need to be watered regularly. Artichokes are heavy feeders. They need fertilizer regularly during the growth phase.
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Frost protection for artichokes in tubs
If you grow perennial artichokes in containers, winter protection is particularly important. Optimally, the vegetable plants overwinter in a bright, cool place in the basement. If the plants remain on the balcony or terrace over the winter, they must be completely wrapped up. The bucket is placed on a styrofoam plate. In addition, it is wrapped thickly and the plant is thickly covered.
