And so to Crosnes?

[Nicos]

Well mine were, but there may be different varieties out there?

[rustylady]

Is it worth the effort?

[Snadger]

Is it worth the effort?

From what I can gather there is no effort....just leave em to there own devices, bit like mint!

Whether the taste or texture are worth it.....I'll never know if I don't try em! Just something a little bit different from the norm

[kirsty b]

Found them in the organic gardening catalogue. Just under six quid for 20 tubers.
I'm tempted to give them a go myself, they looked quite nice in the article in GYO
Kirsty

[Skipper]

The name sounds as though it could be a holiday resort....."Welcome to Sunny Crosnes-on-sea "

[nick the grief]

Wash them under the tap as soon as you lift them otherwise they are hell to clea. Fry lightly in butter.

Bootifull. I haven't had any for years

[paulmcelhoney]

Still cant find Crosnes supplier

Looked online at Dobies, but no sign of Crosnes - or Chinese/Japanese artichoke - anybody help with amother supplier please??? Many thanks
Paul

[Lesley Jay]

You can get Chinese artichokes from www.edwintucker.com and also www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk

[Dobby]

I'm tempted to give them a go just to see our frends faces when we dish them up
I'm thinking what can i put with them?
I made blue bread once It was great they all thought I'd gave them moldy bread cos it was mottled put the food colering in near the end of the mix
Evil but fun

[Mrs Dobby]

You want to try them Mr D, then go ahead, I'm now intrigued by everyones descriptions of the taste and use in Halloween 'fun' food, I may even try them myself, if I can overcome the way they look like bugs!

[JennieAtkinson]

You've got me thinking I'll give them a try. I've seen them in catalogues before, but was put off by the look of them. If they are that easy to grow and taste nice, we'll just have to give them a try!

[Snadger]

Looked online at Dobies, but no sign of Crosnes - or Chinese/Japanese artichoke - anybody help with amother supplier please??? Many thanks
Paul

Try this link! Then go to Artichoke(tubers)......then 'search'

Should get you there!

http://www.dobies.co.uk/index.html?/...a_ref=505~main

[chickenjane]

I got mine from Marshalls a 3 years ago and they were really easy to grow...and last year...and this year!!!
Beware they really do spread like mint !
Did enjoy eating them..and they were fun maggots on halloween- although they would take some scrubbing to get rid of the soil in the folds. ( I have peat soil and it was still a bit of a job!)
Just consider containing them a little! - Small crop- but nice to have a change I always say!!

brilliant Nicos,can't wait for halloween now.i reckon they we made for it!

they are about 3-4 cmx 1cm each, and I scrub mine with a nailbrush.
You'd need several pots- a raised bed would contain them, and they are easy enough to pull out and transplant if they start to go out of bounds.
They don't grow very deep which makes it easier to crop.
The top growth on mine was about 15cm.

thanks again this was the information/confirmation i was looing for.I've planted mine afew inches down in a raised ed ,so they'd have to go another 6" down at least to esape.I hope they don't.
Depending on how we like them they could than be given a permanent but contained site next year.

The name sounds as though it could be a holiday resort....."Welcome to Sunny Crosnes-on-sea "

Really made me laugh-you're absolutely right

I'm tempted to give them a go just to see our frends faces when we dish them up
I'm thinking what can i put with them?
I made blue bread once It was great they all thought I'd gave them moldy bread cos it was mottled put the food colering in near the end of the mix
Evil but fun

good for you dobby.
they go best with eye-balls & frogs spawn of course!

your bread reminded me of the pasta I used to make with the kids when they were small.same idea=fod dye in at the end.result vivid marbled tagliatelle.stood over Hubby til he ate it alll!