Why Are My Artichokes Small?

Question

I live in Oregon. The plants are 2 years old and artichokes are very small.

Answer 1

Perennials, such as artichokes normally take at least 3 years to become firmly established and produce profusely. They are heavy feeders, so make sure you are side dressing them with plenty of rich organic material. You should see more, and larger fruit next year.