artichoke side shoots

[marimba]

One of my artichoke plants has some side shoots (small plants) growing from the base. I have read that they can be removed and replanted - but is this only in the spring? I can’t be sure that they will be there if we have a severe winter again. But maybe they’d die away from the parent plant anyway? Help!

[contadina]

They originated in the Mediterranean, so I'd wait until spring when there are no danger of frosts. Even here in southern Italy, sides hoots are not planted until spring.

[marimba]

Thanks. I live near Copenhagen Denmark, so I am sure you are right!