A baby artichoke is a smaller but fully mature version of a traditional artichoke. On an artichoke plant, the higher up the stalk, the larger the potential artichoke size. Baby artichokes are harvested lower down on the plant where they only grow to about 5” – 8’ in circumference.
The added bonus for baby artichokes is that their petals remain softer that larger artichokes, making more of the outer leaves fully edible. You also don’t have to scoop out the choke, because there isn't one! Just enjoy the baby heart and tender leaves.