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Can You Grow Artichoke in Florida?
US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Artichokes grow as perennials in your zone — expect harvests from year two onward.
Plant zones
Florida last frost
Florida first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Artichokes in Florida
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Florida's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Artichoke
Artichokes are dramatic architectural plants that produce large thistle-like flower buds for eating. A perennial in mild zones, they need a long warm season. The giant silvery plants become a striking garden focal point.
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Vernalization (cold treatment of seedlings) improves first-year flowering — expose seedlings to 10 days below 50°F. Give each plant 4x4 feet of space. Cut main bud before it opens; side buds follow.
Gardening in Florida
Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Artichoke in Florida?
Artichokes grow as perennials in your zone — expect harvests from year two onward.
What zone is Florida?
Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).
When do you plant Artichokes in Florida?
Plant Artichokes around mid-January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 5 – Apr 20.