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Growing globe artichoke in zone 4a

(Zone 4a = an average winter low of -30°F to -25°F.)

In USDA zone 4a, the typical last spring frost is May 12 and the first fall frost is September 28. Here is when to plant globe artichoke against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsJanuary 20 to February 24
Transplant outdoorsApril 14 to April 21

These are zone 4a averages

Computed from 795 ZIP codes in zone 4a. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for globe artichoke from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.