Suckers on globe artichokes

[caroline7758]

Does anyone have a picture of, or an idiot's guide to removing artichoke suckers?

[caroline7758]

[calendula]

here you go

http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1712918.htm

:)

[caroline7758]

That's great, thanks! Was going to try it this afternoon but then read that it should be done in spring, so have bookmarked this article. :D

[asbean]

Thanks for that - I note they like potash - will give them a dose in the spring.

[cleo]

Just get a spade â€" don’t’ just snap them off â€" and carefully insert it between the main plant and the offset, and drive it down.

First time I`ve seen an Oz being subtle ;D

The suckers are as tough as old boots,dig ,hack them out and plant now if you like.

[caroline7758]

Thanks, Stephan, might give that a go,then.