Do Artichokes Come Back Every Year?

Artichoke is a perennial plant so once the harvest is done in June, cut the plant back to soil level. This will put the plant crown into a dormant stage during the summer.

Do artichoke plants come back?

Artichoke plants will go dormant in hot weather. When temperatures cool off in late summer and fall, the plants will start growing again and you may get a second harvest. In cooler regions, after the fall harvest, cut the plants back to about 6 inches and cover the crowns of the plant with leaves.

How many years will an artichoke produce?

You can still harvest them at will, but the stately plants and textural leaves will add visual interest throughout the season. Artichoke plants should produce for about three to five years and will develop side shoots at their bases. At this time, you can lift, divide, and replant the new shoots.