They really like to grow in warmer climets, but here we already have a bit of harsher winters so I've planted it in a raised garden bed that is builded under the roof of the house on the south side. I also covered the ground around them with straw in coolder months to protect it from the frost.
Artichokes likes rich soil and enough of water, it needs some attention but it's not hard to grow.
This was my first year growing them and I'm glad I tried it. 😌🍀