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When to Plant Artichoke in Zone 2A

USDA Zone

2A

Cities Covered

26

Avg Last Frost

Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2A

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, April 6, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, June 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Artichoke seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cynara scolymus
Days to Maturity 150 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun

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Growing Artichoke in USDA Zone 2A

Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2A. This zone includes cities like Anchorage, Takotna, Eielson Afb and 23 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2A is around Tuesday, June 1, 2027. For best results, start your Artichoke seeds indoors around Tuesday, April 6, 2027, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, June 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Artichoke approximately 150 days after planting.