Growing Globe Artichoke in Idaho
Can you grow Globe Artichoke in Idaho? Not typically viable. Season ~9.8°C, rainfall ~624 mm, winter low ~-20.1°C. Soil, climate and ROI data.
Decision snapshot
Regional screening evidenceScreening answer: The stored regional profile passes this first climate screen at the representative centroid. Parcel conditions and commercial feasibility still require verification.
Scope: This page assesses agronomic suitability. It does not determine whether cultivation is legal. Check current national, state, and local rules before planting.
- Observed region
- Idaho
- Climate window
- Open-Meteo archive, 2021–2023 daily data
- Resolution
- Representative regional centroid, not a field survey
Assumptions, fit-shortfall, and next checks
A representative centroid and regional climate window cannot establish parcel soil, water access, elevation, infrastructure, labour, contracts, or local farm-gate economics. Use this page to identify the next question, then verify local evidence before committing capital.
Is Globe Artichoke viable in Idaho?
Globe Artichoke is not typically viable in Idaho: growing-season temperatures (~9.8°C) run well below its 15–25°C optimum; winter lows (~-20.1°C) drop below its ~-10°C cold-hardiness limit, so it would freeze out in cold years. Globe Artichoke (Vegetables, perennial) performs best around 15 - 25 °C with a seasonal water requirement of 600 mm / season. Run a coordinate-level audit for mapped field-level estimates and local risk context.
Growing Globe Artichoke in Idaho: what to expect
Rainfall in Idaho (~624 mm/yr) roughly matches Globe Artichoke's ~600 mm need, so a normal year needs little supplemental water. Winter lows near -20.1°C will damage or kill Globe Artichoke in cold years — grow it only in protected microclimates or pick the hardiest available cultivars. Plant Globe Artichoke in early spring once the risk of hard frost has passed in Idaho.
Soil and climate requirements for Globe Artichoke
Compare mapped conditions for a selected field with the crop-profile requirements below before making a planting decision.
| Parameter | Globe Artichoke Requirement |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 5.5 - 8.3 |
| Water Requirement | 600 mm / season |
| Optimal Temperature | 15 - 25 °C |
| Waterlogging Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Nitrogen Demand | Moderate |
Reference yield and price range
The figures below are crop-profile reference values, not a field-specific yield or profit forecast. Local costs, grade, packout and buyer terms still need to be entered or verified.
| Metric | Estimated Value |
|---|---|
| Reference yield per hectare | 14.44 t/ha |
| Reference yield per acre | 5.84 t/acre |
| Market Price | $800 - $1,800 / t |
| Estimated Gross Revenue | $18,772 / Hectare |
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