At the end of the season it’s time to prune artichokes down. But don’t pull them! Christy shares the step by step process for what to do with your artichoke plants after they finish producing this year.

Artichokes are perennial, meaning they will go dormant and start growing again next year. A lot of people don’t know that, and pull their plants instead. Watch this video and use this technique to prepare your plants for winter. They will reward you in spring.

How to Prune Artichokes

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Resources

We have lots of resources on the subject of artichokes:

How & When to Harvest Artichokes – learn what to look for to pick these thistles at their best

Grow Artichokes – Not Aphids – pest control is easy when you follow these guidelines

How to Cook Artichokes Fast – our favorite way to prepare a side dish

And in case you missed our last video – How to Save Artichoke Seeds

If you have room for this delicious Mediterranean crop, give it a try. You’ll enjoy a productive plant year after year if you prune it properly at the end of the season when it goes dormant.