Artichokes need plenty of water, especially in warm weather.
For the plants to thrive, regular hoeing or. loosening the soil required. To achieve the largest possible flower heads, the side buds of the main shoots, which often appear numerous, must be broken out. One counts at most 6 to 8 inflorescences per plant, with one-year stocks it is even less. Artichokes hardly suffer from diseases and pests. Any aphid infestation must be combated with the known means.