Artichokes are available all year. They are very high
in Vitamin A. To pick a good artichoke, raise it to your
ear and squeeze a leaf. A young tender artichoke should
be springy and produce a squeaky sound. Also check the bud
end very closely for worm damage. It may not appear too
bad on the surface but even a small blemish can cause extensive
damage deep inside the heart. 99% of all United States artichokes
are grown in California.
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