Jerusalem artichokes

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Mr Dog

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Re: Jerusalem artichokes
« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2018, 14:03 »
For an idea of how quickly they can spread/take over I harvested my 1st pot of JAs today. From 4 tubers planted in a 50L pot filled with 'old' compost I got 58 tubers.

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Re: Jerusalem artichokes
« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2018, 15:24 »
Can I buy JA from a supermarket and plant them or do I need to buy from a proper supplier?

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Re: Jerusalem artichokes
« Reply #17 on: February 28, 2018, 10:07 »
Can I buy JA from a supermarket and plant them or do I need to buy from a proper supplier?

I don't see why not, although they may be treated to delay sprouting. I got mine from a well known auction site which were cheaper than the supermarket.  I've harvested and used mine now otherwise I could have popped a few in the post for you.

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« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2018, 11:44 »
I think I'll give it a go by buying some organic ones from the supermarket. I'll dig a plot and put some boards down around it maybe a metre+ down to stop them spreading. Maybe deeper.

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Re: Jerusalem artichokes
« Reply #19 on: May 12, 2018, 17:46 »
My supermarket bought JAs are now growing well. Looking forward to a decent harvest.

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Re: Jerusalem artichokes
« Reply #20 on: May 12, 2018, 19:57 »
 
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Re: Jerusalem artichokes
« Reply #21 on: May 12, 2018, 20:02 »
I like them.  To echo Mr D; if we all liked the same things life would be boring :unsure:

I put 8 tubers in earlier this year and some have shown signs of life, but I've kept the bit they are in sectioned off with a deep bit of plastic window sill.

I had them at my previous allotment and didn't manage to harvest them all one year and I swear there was about 4 times as many stems the year after!



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