tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post1642724013335546918..comments2023-05-17T16:54:49.738+01:00Comments on Grow Our Own ~ an ecotherapy blog: Focus on.... Jerusaleum ArtichokesCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01475182740888543862noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-75422729264672135472010-01-10T08:24:37.205+00:002010-01-10T08:24:37.205+00:00The wind issue is... terrifying. But God, how tast...The wind issue is... terrifying. But God, how tasty they are. Worth it.<br /><br />One thing folks may find helpful is that there is a variety called Fuseau whose tubers are smooth, not knobbly. Makes them so much easier to peel. HIghly recommended.Soilmanhttp://www.soilman.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-22157042655550391722010-01-07T12:13:28.361+00:002010-01-07T12:13:28.361+00:002kg per tuber planted is going some - I got much m...2kg per tuber planted is going some - I got much much less than that - but then they did get burnt to cinders by the wind.... - and we've not even eaten them yetThe Speaking Goathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10415671204320976076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-21086905452090053532010-01-07T09:38:52.183+00:002010-01-07T09:38:52.183+00:00Peark - that's an incredibly kind offer, thank...Peark - that's an incredibly kind offer, thank-you! I am about to fly back to Ireland for a funeral this morning but when I get back I will check in local supermarket, and if they are difficult to source I might well take you up on your offer! Thanks again for being so thoughtful, LauranxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-64093764757426730362010-01-06T21:20:54.274+00:002010-01-06T21:20:54.274+00:00I hope you enjoy your Artichokes and hope you get ...I hope you enjoy your Artichokes and hope you get some peaceful nights sleep. With my Lyme problems I used to take soluable aspirin for the pain/inflamation and it helped enormously to get good quality sleep i used to take soluable with plenty food and something to drink about an hour before bedtime try it and see if it helps you after checking it doesn't clash with any other medication you are on.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905137222286141548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-36401363224644813752010-01-06T19:54:37.099+00:002010-01-06T19:54:37.099+00:00That's a very refined way of putting it....That's a very refined way of putting it....allot of veghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964874150856535561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-57204716881287264132010-01-06T19:44:43.499+00:002010-01-06T19:44:43.499+00:00<< They are tall wind break plants, produce ...<< They are tall wind break plants, produce lots of compostable material>> <br /><br />Someone is taking the mickey!!!<br /><br />They make wonderful buttery tasting soup. Same family as the sunflower. Yes they can take over your plot, but to get a reasonably sized tubor you need to stop them overcrowding. Find a corner for them where they won't shade other crops.Mal's Allotmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349857165496487250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-60804303481238767992010-01-06T16:59:43.773+00:002010-01-06T16:59:43.773+00:00I love them - grew them for the first time last ye...I love them - grew them for the first time last year - and in sacks, which makes harvest sooo easy!<br /><br />Lauren, if you would like some I could send you some of mine -- they're these ones -- Oh I can't do a link in here but go on www.growveg.info and find jerusalem artichokes and the 'boston red' page. It's no bother to pop some in the post....if you would like some send me a pm on growveg (good excuse to join!!) :Drosemary xx Pearl on growveg.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-70619763605552975392010-01-06T16:21:51.017+00:002010-01-06T16:21:51.017+00:00Allot of Veg - do you mean bottom burps??
JP - Th...Allot of Veg - do you mean bottom burps??<br /><br />JP - There aren't nothing that can fix my double vision - even had 2 ops and that made it worse. I just had to live with it, nevermind :)<br /><br />Lauran - Oh do try them, life is all about little adventures xxxCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475182740888543862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-185668717278468412010-01-06T12:44:51.735+00:002010-01-06T12:44:51.735+00:00That is actually dead interesting, I have seen tho...That is actually dead interesting, I have seen those things before and also heard of Jerusalem artichokes but didn't put the two together! Am always on the lookout for new things to cook so I might try to find some. I'll let you know how I get on! LauranxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-72298368633195195062010-01-06T00:35:09.416+00:002010-01-06T00:35:09.416+00:00hey - just want to mention that unless you have a ...hey - just want to mention that unless you have a big space, jerusalem artichokes will take over! My neighbor has enough for all of us, but hers have really spread dramatically. Double vision, though? Bummer.. Can you grow your own cures? Valerian root, St. John's Wort, something~JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508520589637248093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8376693003192814341.post-1912382849239833962010-01-05T20:28:35.494+00:002010-01-05T20:28:35.494+00:00You didn't mention wind - or haven't you g...You didn't mention wind - or haven't you got to that bit yet?allot of veghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964874150856535561noreply@blogger.com