Jeruselum Artichokes

[Benacre]

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.

[Stroppy scotte]

How easy are they to start from seed because Mum gave me some for Christmas. Can't say I've ever eaten any!!!

[Snadger]

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?

[Benacre]

Ja's are apprantly very difficult to grow from seed.
There must be a friendly plot-holder near you who can give you some.

[supersprout]

When people say potato 'seed' or JA 'seed', I thought they meant the tuber!

[Snadger]

When people say potato 'seed' or JA 'seed', I thought they meant the tuber!

Could be??? Only stroppy scotte will know!!

[supersprout]

Now they're going on Ebay!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d..._promot_widget

[montymonster]

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

[supersprout]

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



Beauty tip for laydee gardeners - rub on hand cream before donning scullery maid gloves. Oy, who mentioned a stable door?

[Earthbabe]

If you give them a good scrub you can eat them whole without peeling. Yum!

[smallblueplanet]

And are you a good scrubber EB?



oops sorry wrong thread, this should probably be on Sunday chat!!!

[Earthbabe]

Definitely sbp, the thread. My scrubbing abilities are not legendary.

[smallblueplanet]

Sunday chat was too hectic thanks. LOL!

[Snadger]

Friend of mine just bought some from Fenwicks food mart. I think I'll just look out for them in the local supermarkets and buy a few comparatively cheaply!

[lyndap]

Everyone tells me these make you a bit windy!!! I fancied trying some till I was told this!!! Is it true?