Jerusalem artichokes question

You can plant them at this time of year. JA's don't store well above ground so either need leaving where they are and dug max 1 day before eating, or replanted for next year.

Beware though, I planted 6 JA's 5 years or so ago and have never had to replant!!! You are unlikely to ever dig them all up so unlike other crops I wouldn't put them in a rotation but keep them in the same place.

Thats guys i will plant some out -know there reputation but will put some at the edge-quite an attractive plant and may act as a windbreak -and love them in soups and mashed with potatoes

They'll certainly be a wind break (in the biological sense of the term  )

(I'm sorry, someone had to say it!!! )

and today it is your turn 

They have a slighty unusual flavour, I have heard it described as nutty, but I don't agree. They are lovely roast along with your tatties, but take less cooking like parsnips, or are great in a soup. Go on, try them you know you want to.

Forgot to say, they're good mixed with potato as mash too.

That's globe artichokes benandbill.

Quote from: A. Fallowfield on November 12, 2011, 21:54

I grew some for the first time this year, and found them very tasty, a sort of sweet nutty flavour.
But I won't be eating any more!

[Whyever not?  Or were they 'very tasty' but not very nice?  I've never tried them but have to say I'm intrigued by their appearance.  Is it true you're only supposed to eat the hearts?]
Edit: fix quoted text.

Not just flatulence ! They're better than a good vindaloo! Turns out they have the same effect on my sis!