| Berry, had the same problem myself for the first couple of years, but learned that you need to harvest them just before the bracts open...don't worry about colour (you're probably growing "Green Globe" as distinct from "Purple Globe"), or size (From Qld DPI: "A cool climate is required for the globe artichoke, but the plant may be damaged by very low temperatures. During hot and dry weather, the flower buds tend to open prematurely, reducing the quality of the edible portion. The best climate for the plant is a mild winter and a cool, moist summer.") Just take the top one first then the others as they mature... I suspect your plants aren't very old, 'cause the fruit become larger and more prolific as the plant gets older... Have a look at this site and scroll down to "Harvest"... Regards,
Shax |
Here is a link that might be useful: Harvest
