[header] How to select and store artichokes [title] Test the artichoke's weight. [step] A healthy, fresh artichoke should feel firm and heavy for its size. Lift the artichoke from the pile, and test its weight. 
You may need to compare it to other artichokes to ensure that it has a good weight for the size. [substeps] Baby artichokes can be just as delicious as big artichokes.