Growing Jerusalem Artichokes, also Sunchoke

Helianthus tuberosus : Asteraceae / the daisy family

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(Best months for growing Jerusalem Artichokes in USA - Zone 5a regions)

P = Plant tubers

Easy to grow. Plant tubers about 5cm (1.5") deep.. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 15°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 30 - 45 cm apart
Harvest in 15-20 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Tomatoes, cucumbers

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14 Oct 15, Jennifer (USA - Zone 7a climate): They taste a little bitter at that stage... Sweeter in the fall:)
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05 Jan 13, joanne green (Australia - cool/mountain climate): hi im in mudgee nsw .mine are going really well .i put all lawn clippings on top in winter they seem to love it.if you have any cooking tips please let me know.and if you want any your welcome to have
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03 Jan 13, Mel (Australia - temperate climate): I am in Perth, this year my J. Artichokes have not come up....Cannot work out why? I did put some ash from the fire onto them during winter? Any ideas ?? (Jan 2013)
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09 Dec 12, (Australia - cool/mountain climate): When do you know they ate ready for harvesting
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21 Dec 12, granny peg (Australia - temperate climate): ready to eat when the flowers die down is autumn. keep plants contained in their own bed. will rapidly spread and take over your garden! enjoy
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01 Dec 12, DARREN (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi all was just wondering how tall everyones plants are if you are living in brisbane area I am just trying to gauge how well mine are doing compared to others.For people who are after them in brisbane area try the wonderful fruit shop in kenmore village or contact me next year as mine are thriving fingers crossed
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27 Nov 12, margot (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Same problem - wherecan I buy these and how well do they growin SE Qld?
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13 Nov 12, Peter Hallam (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Can I buy Jerusalem Artichokes in Australia for most of the year? Where can I buy Jerusalem Artichokes?
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14 Oct 12, Claud (Australia - temperate climate): Got some tubers today oct 12 from the local vege shop in Wollongong . have placed one tuber aside in a vase of jelly christals that absorb water and release gradually. When some shoots form, I,ll pot it up and see how it goes. Hope it goes well. I,ll update as I get more details
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26 Sep 12, Darren (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Whats the trick with germinating these ?My first lot from bunnings Iput into the ground and they rotted did Iplant too early or should I not water them till they sprout.Ibought an established plant in a pot and its doing well.
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