Growing globe artichoke in zone 4b
(Zone 4b = an average winter low of -25°F to -20°F.)
In USDA zone 4b, the typical last spring frost is May 8 and the first fall frost is October 1. Here is when to plant globe artichoke against those dates.
Start seeds indoorsJanuary 16 to February 20
Transplant outdoorsApril 10 to April 17
These are zone 4b averages
Computed from 1,251 ZIP codes in zone 4b. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.
Get my exact datesUSDA 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.