Globe artichoke size...

I know we cover these in several posts, but I have yet to find out what size the head should be before cutting!

John's notes are very helpful, as pointed out by Yorkie in one other post, but as this is the plants' second year, the top flower is about the size of a medium fist. Is this the right time, or should I wait a bit longer?

A picture paints a thousand words......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r5xwLITl4k

(I haven't made the sauce though - it's on the list of things to try  )

Mum that's very helpful - thank you!

I like Sarah Raven, she has a great book on our shelves, which I follow like Hessayon's books, and that recipe looks scrummy!

I reckon our artichokes are about ready from that video!