QUESTION: Is artichoke a fruit or a vegetable? Should I consider which it is when planning my garden? -Wyatt R. ANSWER: Artichokes are vegetable plants. Sometimes people wonder whether artichokes are fruits because they hear about artichoke plants producing flowers and equate flowers with fruit. However, many vegetable plants bloom: leeks, collard greens, lettuce, onions, … Continue reading Is artichoke a fruit or a vegetable?