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Grades U.S. Grade Standards for artichokes provide for two grades, U.S. No.1 and U.S. No.2. U.S. No. 1 properly trimmed, fairly well formed, fairly compact, not over developed, free from damage caused by pest such as worms, bruising, freezing, disease or other means. Not more than 10%, by count may be below requirements but no decay may be present. U.S. No. 2 artichokes which are badly spread or over-developed, and are free from serious damage caused by worms, bruising, freezing, disease, insects or other means. No more than 10% by count may be below this requirement but no decay may be present.
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