Jerusalem Artichokes Warning

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Jerusalem Artichokes Warning

18-01-2009, 09:55 PM

Not sure if this has already been stated, but thought I would say it anyway.

Don't put JA bits in a wormery, as they will start to grow (though mine is inside and it is nice and warm in there). Looked the other day to find a few JAs starting to grow and take over the wormery. Bloody things are now drying out before being chopped up and put in compost bin. Worms didn't like them either.

Steven

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Jimmy

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19-01-2009, 06:39 AM

I dug up some leylandi last year, they formed a front border between our house and next door. They were starting to get out of hand, devils trees and all that, so dug them out.

Thought I would put in some JAs as they are supposed to produce a nice screen.

They turned out to be monster triffids, they grew very tall and waved all over the place. Did get some tubers though.

Think it will be a big row of runner beans this year. Nice and dependable with pretty flowers, and there should be shed loads of beans. Or french climbing beans.

Anyone recomend a varaity for a screen or are they all OK.

Jimmy

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