With a height of 3 to 4 feet and a mature diameter of up to 6 feet, artichokes take up a lot of space. Artichoke plants require full sun, so if you plant them too closely together, the large plants can shade smaller ones.

Can artichokes grow in partial shade?

Artichokes thrive in full sun to partial shade. They also need light, fertile, well-drained soil—sandy or loam is ideal. Two reasons artichoke plants fail are summer drought and winter soil that's waterlogged.

How many hours of sun do artichokes need?

Wait until after the last frost date to plant pre-started artichoke plants. Choose the site. Artichoke plants need full sun, so choose a spot that gets at least six hours a day. They also grow tall and wide, so be sure to find a spot where each plant has about two feet of space on either side.