Both productive and beautiful, globe artichokes are a valuable addition to any veg garden. Monty Don demonstrates how to plant bare-root artichokes in spring, offering practical advice on the conditions they like and how to get a good crop from them over the coming years.
How to plant globe artichokes
Grow your own crop of delicious globe artichokes, with the help of our planting advice.
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