Globe artichokes freeze well, but Jerusalem artichokes do not freeze satisfactorily. The heads of globe artichokes go stale quickly, so it is only advisable to freeze them when home grown. Growing Artichokes are best grown from plants rather than seeds, and they may be propagated by suckers. These should be removed when 9 in high either in April or Nevember, then replanted deeply kept well watered. Plants should be protected in winter, after cutting off stems and large leaves, earthing up inner leaves, and covering with suitable litter. In the spring when the plants are uncovered only three suckers should be left, and well rotted manure forked around the roots. Plants are best renewed after the third year. For large heads, remove all lateral buds as they appear or when no larger than an egg.  (more…)