The conventional cultivation of globe artichoke triggers high nitrogen surpluses rendering this production poorly sustainable. Scientists Deligios et al. tested over ten years in Italy, the effect of crop residue incorporation into soil, the use of soil-building crops and crop rotations on artichoke cropping. Adopting biannual rotation with cauliflower together with the use of cover crop, maintained crop yield and promoted valuable nutrient recycling. Shifting from traditional to alternative artichoke cropping system prevented head disorders, yield losses and avoided environmental problems.
