Light
Full sun. In shade it makes leaves but no buds.
VegetableRare
How to grow artichokes in a pot
Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus
An artichoke is a thistle, and the part we eat is the flower bud before it opens. It is a perennial: look after it and the same pot crops for several years.
At a glance
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Needs care
- Pot40 litres
From seed to harvest
In Verda these six stages pass in real time. It keeps growing while you are away.
- Seed1/6
- Sprout2/6
- Leafing out3/6
- Filling out4/6
- Ripening5/6
- Harvest6/6
Care
For growing it in a pot, on a balcony or a windowsill.
Pot
At least 40 litres and deep. The roots run long and a narrow pot stunts it.
Water
Keep the soil evenly moist, but never leave water standing in the saucer.
Harvest
Cut the bud while it is tight and green, before the scales open. An opened bud turns tough.
In the game
In Verda the artichoke is a rare vegetable with strong healing, a good answer for a villager looking for a remedy.
Its traits
Tasty
Fragrant
Healing
Showy
Verda
A cozy village farm: plant seeds, harvest, and fill the villagers' orders.
Artichoke and more than 40 other plants are waiting for you.
