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Old 11-01-2007, 08:34 PM
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I am new to veg growing, I 've only had my allotment for a year and most of that time has been spent battling weeds some of which are a completely new species to me!

Anyway enough of my weed related problems. I'm interested in growing Jeruselum artichokes and was wondering if anyone had any good advice.

Are they easy?
Do they like fairly heavy, clay soil that doesn't really dry out in summer?
Where do you get them from?
How many would I need for 4 adults and to share with friends?

If anyone has any helpful advice I would be most grateful.

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Welcome Pyewacket! Can't help you with the JAs as I have only just been sent some and will be trying them for the first time this year. I'm sure there will be others along any minute who will answer your questions!
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Old 11-01-2007, 08:52 PM
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I recieved some from someone on this forum. She has the growing plans for them Mine looked like little piglets. Orders from other plot holders for mine next year are coming in thick and fast. Due to Carol Klien I bet the seed companies will run out of them a bit like that Cooking lady did for free range eggs .
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I recieved some from someone on this forum. She has the growing plans for them Mine looked like little piglets. Orders from other plot holders for mine next year are coming in thick and fast. Due to Carol Klien I bet the seed companies will run out of them a bit like that Cooking lady did for free range eggs .
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Old 11-01-2007, 09:56 PM
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Ha Ha but they did! ask Supersprout.
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Old 11-01-2007, 10:00 PM
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Hi Pyewacket,
Another vote for easy!

One of my gardening chums asked for info about growing, harvesting and eating JAs so I wrote a short 'plot to plate' guide. If this might fit the bill, do pm me with your email addy I'd be happy to forward it to you - don't want to be a Forum Hog
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Old 13-01-2007, 12:42 PM
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Supersprout's plot to plate guide is excellent! Recommend it to everyone (sorry Supersprout!)
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Old 13-01-2007, 01:25 PM
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thank you Jennie, glad you found it useful!
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Old 14-01-2007, 10:02 PM
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Hi - I grow J artichokes every year - once you have them they are difficult to get rid of but I find them invaluable. I roast them, mash them, make soup and have made crisps from them. They are simplicity itself to grow; are a member of the sunflower family. Just plant and forget - they grow quite tall 5-6 ft and get a delightful little flower on the top. They form a good screen and shelter. Enjoy! from Bel
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Old 14-01-2007, 10:15 PM
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Crisps is a new one on me Bel, how do you make those - fried or in a dehydrator?
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Old 14-01-2007, 10:24 PM
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Hmm, might have to get some to have a go at crisps. Wonder if their legendary 'windiness' is reduced by certain ways of preparing? I have a dehydrator and make parsnip crisps all the time with it - the kids love them.

Shall go beg some from one of the lovely old boys on the lottie next time I'm down there.
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Old 14-01-2007, 10:45 PM
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I found my sheet usefull. I bought some from the Veg Shop to try and yes I have Farted and Farted and Farted and Yup Farted.
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Benacre, you may well have farted for England, gold medal class, the thing that makes Jerusalem Artichokes unpopular is the SMELL. The farting is a minor side effect compared with the added smell, or should I say stench!! That is why they are not very popular!!
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I'll vote for easy and compared to some of the things I have forced up my nostrils at work JAs are rose-like. You don't need many tubers but they will be with you forever and a day.
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Old 15-01-2007, 04:12 PM
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Blimey - have just seen 5 tubers of Fuseau on eBay, currently at £9 (inc postage).

Those of you 'blessed' with JA's, get digging and earn yourself a few bob!
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Old 15-01-2007, 04:45 PM
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Just like eating a fungus called "The Prince" Your stools smell of Almonds and so do the Farts.

I have just been given some more JA's so looking forward to eating many more this year.
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Old 15-01-2007, 04:48 PM
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How easy are they to start from seed because Mum gave me some for Christmas. Can't say I've ever eaten any!!!
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How easy are they to start from seed because Mum gave me some for Christmas. Can't say I've ever eaten any!!!
I know the globe artichokes can be grown from seed but I have never seen any Jerusalem Artichoke seed for sale?
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Ja's are apprantly very difficult to grow from seed.
There must be a friendly plot-holder near you who can give you some.
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When people say potato 'seed' or JA 'seed', I thought they meant the tuber!
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When people say potato 'seed' or JA 'seed', I thought they meant the tuber!
Could be??? Only stroppy scotte will know!!
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Old 16-01-2007, 10:23 PM
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Now they're going on Ebay!
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Old 19-01-2007, 08:34 AM
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Blimey - have just seen 5 tubers of Fuseau on eBay, currently at £9 (inc postage).

Those of you 'blessed' with JA's, get digging and earn yourself a few bob!
Thought I"d have a go at growing JAs this year after seeing Carol Klein"s programme.
Mr Fothergills are selling 20Fuseau tubers for £7.95 and I think the postage is £2.95
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A very good root of Fusea, lots of 'sweet potato' size big enough to peel and roast - luxury! Plenty left over for swapsie seed tubers which will go out next week