Jeruselum Artichokes

[madderbat]

Do we need to start our own Richter scale?

LoL - did you mean rectum???

[smallblueplanet]

Supersprout you are a super-sprouter!

JAs rec'd safe & well - they already look they're heading for the sky!!!

Do let me know if I can send you any seeds in return?

[supersprout]

So pleased they've found a loving new home sbp

[SueA]

Supersprout, when you're roasting your J.A.'s do you par boil them first like spuds or just throw them in & do you cut them chunky like roast potatoes or slimmer like chips? Fancy trying growing these in a container but might try some from the supermarket for eaters first (worried about the 'wind'! )

[supersprout]

Hi Sue,

When we get a root home, we divide into large and small tubers*



The largest are peeled whole and put into acidulated water until it's time to roast them



No parboiling, just toss them in a little oil or fat, and put them on the roasting tray at 215 or so for 30-40 minutes, take out of the oven and leave for 10 mins to set.

Smaller tubers are steamed for 20 mins and squidged out of their skins for soups and stews - easier than peeling

Barnsdale Gardens grow JAs in large containers to keep them under control

*the pictures show the crop from ONE ROOT

[SueA]

Thanks Supersprout, that's great I follow you now,is a squeeze of lemon juice O.K. to acidify the water? Is that just to stop them going brown?