Artichoke

As explained by Piero Stefani, professor of Jewish culture at the University of Ferrara, Jewish Kashrut, a system of rules about food, does not prohibit… Read More »Are Artichokes Kosher?

May Improve Liver Health Studies in humans also show positive effects on liver health. For example, one trial in 90 people with non-alcoholic fatty liver… Read More »Is Artichoke Extract Good For Your Liver?

Mediterranean area. Artichokes are considered one of the world’s oldest foods. They are native to the Mediterranean area and are a member of the sunflower… Read More »Where Did Artichoke Originate?

Artichokes are an ancient plant from the Mediterranean. At their core they have a very tender heart which is protected by strong outer layers –… Read More »What Do Artichokes Symbolize?

With all the artichokes they grow, Italy isn’t giving many away. The country is also the top consumer of artichokes, consuming 394,000 metric tons in… Read More »Who Eats Most Artichokes?

Artichokes originally came to the United States in the early 1800s when French immigrants started growing the vegetable in the Louisiana territory. It wasn’t until… Read More »When Did Artichokes Come To America?

Some of the most damaging pests are the sucking insects. These include aphids, mites, scab, and thrips. They can transmit dangerous artichoke plant diseases as… Read More »What Killed My Artichoke Plant?

What does the artichoke represent? Artichokes are an ancient vegetable that are full of symbolism. Artichokes have a tender heart at their core which is… Read More »What Is The Significance Of Artichoke?

When artichoke plants bloom it means that it is entering the reproductive phase of it’s cycle. The flowers are meant to produce seeds. For the… Read More »What Happens To An Artichoke If You Let It Flower?

Damage. Slugs and snails are of major concern on perennial artichokes especially in winter. The juveniles and adults feed on all parts of the plant.… Read More »Do Slugs Eat Artichoke Plants?