Artichoke

Globe artichokes are a Mediterranean perennial that the Growing Dome makes possible across climates that couldn't otherwise grow them. With proper cold treatment to encourage first-year flowering, dome owners in cold zones are harvesting artichokes that would never survive an outdoor winter. From seed-grown plants to established perennials, dome artichokes bring a touch of the Mediterranean to growers across the country. Explore variety selection, vernalization techniques, the long timeline from seed to harvest, harvesting before buds open, and recipes for fresh dome artichokes from the leaves to the heart.

Artichokes growing among broad leaves inside a greenhouse
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Winter’s Bounty: A Growing Dome Gardener’s Guide to Growing Brassicas

January 3, 2025

Learn everything about growing brassicas such as broccoli, cauliflower, and romanesco in your dome greenhouse.

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Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Dip with Sunchoke Chips

Sunchoke Chips with Rosemary and Roasted Garlic Dip

December 14, 2022

Looking for a crowd pleasing unique appetizer for your holiday party? This rosemary and roasted garlic dip is sure to impress!

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Easy Instant-Pot Artichoke with Dipping Sauce

June 2, 2021

Artichokes are a beautiful plant. Those who don’t grow them may not realize that they are immature flower buds from the thistle plant. Appetizing? We don’t know who decided first to try these odd little pokey guys, but we sure are glad they did. They come in many varieties, but the most common one that we use in cooking is called a globe artichoke. They can be intimidating, but I’m going to help you with that.

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Best Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe

January 1, 2021

New Year’s is always a good time to make your favorite appetizers, dips, and drinks. I’ve been experimenting with different ways to make my creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip over the years. I have experimented with full-fat cream cheese, Neufchâtel cheese, mozzarella cheese, and even vegan substitutes. This is my favorite dip recipe, and it is pretty simple. It melts in your mouth! You will want to double the recipe just for yourself.

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Fall Plants for Winter Gardening

September 29, 2020

Fall brings more than changing leaves and crisp air. It also brings changes in your Dome, switching out summer fruits for winter leaves and roots. Summer fruits require heat, light, and longer days to produce optimally.

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Artichoke Salad

August 5, 2019

Artichoke Salad In honor of our Artichoke Plant of the Month, our August recipe is my family’s favorite Italian salad. It can be eaten alone or paired with homemade pasta for a healthy recipe. Total Time: 15 min   Serves 4-6       What you need: SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 head red-leaf lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces1…

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