Jerusalem Artichoke question

Big Jen · « **on:** September 15, 2008, 20:57 »

Got given a single plant this year which I planted and its now about 6 ft high with a stem like a small tree trunk!
Never grown them or eaten before.
How do I know when they are ready to harvest?
Are they like spuds- just route around and have a look?
Do I leave the plant in or pull it up?
Thanks in advance for any answers

BJ

richyrich7 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2008, 21:29 »

I start diggin them up from about Oct time when the foliage starts to die back, yes they are a bit like spuds have good root about and you'll still miss a few. I left about a 1/3 of mine in last year deliberately now I've got a 6 foot jungle in the middle of the plot

Big Jen · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2008, 21:32 »

Cheers Richy.
Will start looking for some recipes

BJ

richyrich7 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2008, 21:34 »

I like to roast them, wash don't peel I can't be bothered, roll in a little oil pinch of salt and roast alongside the puds in the oven.

gobs · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2008, 21:35 »

Quote from: "Big Jen"

Cheers Richy.
Will start looking for some recipes

BJ

And you might be interested in wind relief at the same time...

Big Jen · « **Reply #5 on:** September 15, 2008, 22:00 »

:shock: :oops:
BJ

Robin Redbreast · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2008, 23:17 »

what sort of taste do they have is it like a potato? :shock:

Eristic · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2008, 01:19 »

All the info you need can be found here. Growing Jerusalem Artichokes.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2008, 10:39 »

Quote from: "alandkell"

what sort of taste do they have is it like a potato? :shock:

No bit nuttier is the only way I can describe it.

Aidy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2008, 16:18 »

I always think of chestnuts when eating them, then tie everything down after.

Caddi fuller-teabags · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2008, 18:30 »

This is brilliant - an answer to the question I was going to post!

Caddi

Big Jen · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2008, 19:33 »

Thanks for all the answers
Cant wait to try them

BJ

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