Jerusalem Artichokes

[OverWyreGrower]

Ok, I've managed to find some of my JAs under the standing water from all the rain we've had.

I know I haven't managed to get them all though... will they all just grow/flower/get tubers next year automatically?

[Paulottie]

Just try and stop them!!

[scarey55]

Someone once told me that the only way to get rid of JA's is to move house Mine have been thriving on neglect for the past 5 years with no trouble so I reckon you'll be alright!

[OverWyreGrower]

Excellent!! They have proved to be a brilliant weed suppressor, and look rather stunning (and taste lovely!!)

[Paulottie]

....And of course they make your fart like a carthorse...always amusing. Mrs P just peeling a load to go in a mixed veg gratin (like dauphenoise)...yum.

[Bren In Pots]

We're having JA and spinach gratin tonight using a River Cottage recipe

[Florence Fennel]

Sounds like it's going to be windy inside and out then Bren! I must have got all my JAs out the year before last, because none emerged this year. Must buy some more.

[Helgalush]

I'd love to grow some JAs. I love the flavour. We had a JA and hazlenut soup from the Riverford cookbook the other day and it was delicious!

[umbrellamad]

I LOVE JAs, and they look so pretty too. Has anybody tried growing them in containers? If so, did it work, how much soil do they need, can I plant other stuff around them or do they just take over the world? At least I guess I couldn't loose them in a pot...

[arpoet]

The problem i see about growing em in containers is the fact that they grow about 8 foot tall. I grow them round the edges of my beds next to the path.
Roger

[umbrellamad]

That's a good point, I do remember them being massive from when I was a kid and my mum grew them in the garden.... Then on the other hand I do like a challenge,.... Does anybody know how deep their roots and tubers go?

[Bren In Pots]

Then on the other hand I do like a challenge,.... Does anybody know how deep their roots and tubers go?

I dug some up the other day and I'd say the tubers were down about a spade and a half.

[veggiechicken]

I dug some up the other day and I'd say the tubers were down about a spade and a half.

Just dug up my JAs and they were just beneath the surface. I'd better have another dig around in case there are more lurking there.

[kfan]

Mine are around a spade below the surface, so with support I guess growing them in containers should be possible.

[Bren In Pots]

Just dug up my JAs and they were just beneath the surface. I'd better have another dig around in case there are more lurking there.

I had a good dig around and got about 3lb from one plant.