Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🟣 Artichoke
A mild-winter perennial. In cold zones it is an annual gamble.
Suitability: 72/100 · Good choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~9.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Moderate
Plant Mar–May · Harvest Jul–Nov
Expected harvest: 3–12 lb
Grocery equivalent: $12–$50
Estimated garden cost: $22–$44
Potential savings: $-32–$28/year