Jerusalem Artichokes the propagation of

[jacob marley]

I have been along to see Pukka.Tukka today and taken away her last remaining spare Jerusalem Artichoke a loverly little tuber with about 6 or 7 shoots on it .
I was wondering is it posible to get it growing in the propagater and when it got going fairly well would it be posible to cut it up with a shoot on each piece and replant them and then have 6 or 7 plants has any body done it or heard about it being done your thought's be grate fully recieved jacob

[jacob marley]

I don't think you need a propogater JM, if they are chitting they can go in now - mine are in already, give them a good bed of organic compost to sit on in their little holes.

Not sure about the splitting in two/three/whatever - but I'd say give it a go

The reason for the propagater was to get them growing vigorously and the propagater is switched on any way and will be for the next month or so jacob

[terrier]

You really want more than ONE plant, Jacob? Last time I grew them they multiplied so fast I couldn't keep up with them. OH came in earlier with a bag full donated by a well meaning neighbour, if you lived closer I'd gladly re donate them to you.

[jacob marley]

Yes i do want more than one plant i do not like things to be lonely jacob

[Two_Sheds]

Jacob, they don't need any heat at all. They will probably just rot if you try it.
Plant one, and next year you'll have a dozen. Replant these ...

Do you like the taste that much? Do you want to be eating a lot of them? Cos that's what you'll get !
If you're growing them as a windbreak, different story. Get lots, although its really at the end of the planting season now - mine have all got 3 inch shoots on them. If you really want some, send me the postage and I'll pack a parcel full of the blighters.

[jacob marley]

I was thinking more of beraking wind to see if i can out do bubble wrap jacob

[nerobot]

Can't wait till my JAs come through. First time growing them. Planted about 15 tubers, so should get a lot back

Steven