Who already has mother plants, can also propagate artichokes vegetatively by cuttings

Who already has mother plants, can also propagate artichokes vegetatively by cuttings.

If the weather is completely frost-free and the soil is frost-free, the cuttings are cut as early as March. Perennials are chosen as the mother plant, which were characterized in the previous year by particularly thick-fleshed inflorescences. The mother plants are exposed and the secondary shoots are cut off smoothly on the main stem with a sharp knife. Only the three strongest stems of each mother plant are left. Those rung are best suited, which have a strong base and already have small roots. All weak rungs are thrown away. After cutting, the mother plants must be carefully covered with soil again. The cut cuttings are immediately planted in 7-9 cm pots and placed in a warm cold frame or small greenhouse. Plenty of ventilation is required in mild weather. What has been said about the seedlings applies to the planting. If the cuttings were not cut in March, you can make up for it in mid-April and plant it right there in the field.