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When to plant artichoke in Zone 2b
In Zone 2b, start indoors around March 2 – March 30 and transplant around May 18 – June 1.
Your artichoke timeline — Zone 2b
| Start indoors | March 2 – March 30 |
|---|---|
| Transplant | May 18 – June 1 |
| Zone 2b last frost | ~05/25 |
| Zone 2b first frost | ~09/15 |
Start indoors; set out on the frost-free date (the average last frost). [src]Cited: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Seed-Starting Date Calculator chart
Dates computed from Zone 2b's median NOAA frost normals and the cited rule. Your town may differ by a week or two — check your exact ZIP.
What you'll need
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Last verified 2026-07-17. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020. Zone: USDA 2023. Rule: Johnny's Selected Seeds — Seed-Starting Date Calculator chart.