Artichokes are mostly in season in spring, especially from March through May in North America, with a smaller second season in early fall (often around September–October).

Main artichoke seasons

  • In North America, peak globe artichoke season runs from March to May, when they’re most abundant and typically cheapest and most flavorful.
  • There is often a smaller secondary crop in early fall, especially around September and October.
  • In many U.S. supermarkets, artichokes are available all year, but quality and price are usually best during these peak windows.

Regional differences

  • In the United States, most artichokes come from California, where the main season is spring but harvests can extend from about March through June, with some availability beyond that depending on weather.
  • In parts of the Southern Hemisphere (like Australia), the main artichoke season tends to fall from about May to November, peaking late winter into spring (around August to October).

Simple rule of thumb

  • For fresh globe artichokes: think spring first (March–May), then look again in early fall for a shorter bonus season.
  • Outside those months, you’ll still often find them, but they may be less tender, more expensive, or shipped from farther away.

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