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Author:  curnow [ Sun May 30, 2010 5:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Jerusalem Artichokes
G'Day Gang,

Just pulled our Jerusalem artichokes today. :D

What a surprise. I pulled the first plant and was impressed with the amount of tubers that came out with the root ball. I then had a dig around and was doubley surprised at how many tubers were still in the ground. These 2 plants were only put in about 8-10 weeks ago.

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Just a side note: We don't have anywhere near the bug damage in the garden this year. I think our ecosystem is starting to settle into a good balance. :clap:

Cheers
Dennis
Author:  earthbound [ Sun May 30, 2010 7:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
Very impressive harvest.... :shock:

Do you have any ill effects from eating them, many people complain about the :fart: . :lol:
Author:  Big_Dave [ Sun May 30, 2010 7:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
Sorry if this is a Daft question, but that looks like Ginger?
Author:  Axl [ Sun May 30, 2010 7:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
That's what I thought too :)
Author:  dufflight [ Sun May 30, 2010 7:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
What are they like to eat. I've not come accross any in the shops. And forget about them untill they are out of season and you can't find them online. :confused:
Author:  earthbound [ Sun May 30, 2010 7:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
Yep, thats what Jerusalem Artichokes look like... Closely related to the sunflower, grow like a weed in poor soil with little water and the tubers are beautiful and sweet... I love em, but some people don;t because they have problems with the :fart: side of things.... :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_artichoke

I thing Dalies sold them???
Author:  curnow [ Sun May 30, 2010 8:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
Don't know about the :fart: side of things yet but I will keep you informed.

Cheers
Dennis
Author:  chillidude [ Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
curnow wrote:
Don't know about the :fart: side of things yet but I will keep you informed.

Cheers
Dennis


For once, we won't be asking for piccies :run:
Author:  earthbound [ Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
So how were they Curnow...?

I must pick some up when I'm down at the fruit and veg shop, stick them in the ground....
Author:  chillidude [ Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
You just wanna know if they made him go off, don't you EB ?!!
Author:  Simo [ Fri Jun 04, 2010 5:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
Quote for 17th Century Botanist John Goodyer regarding Jerusalem Artichokes:


"But in my judgement, which way soever they be drest and eaten they stir up and cause a filthie loathesome stinking winde with the bodie, thereby causing the belly to bee much pained and tormented, and are a meat more fit for swine, than men." :fart:

:lol:
Author:  chillidude [ Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
Couldn't have said it better meself ! Seriously !
Author:  curnow [ Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
G'Day Gang,
Can't really tell if :fart: are more or less. I can still run a small :fart: powered turbine so unless I get scientific and start blowing up balloons the jury is still out. :devil: :wave:

Cheers
Dennis
Author:  earthbound [ Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
Oh come on now..... No, I was more interested in whether they tasted good.... :lol:
Author:  curnow [ Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Jerusalem Artichokes
They don't have a strong taste but are really nice and crunchy and go well in salads. I havn't roasted any yet but will try that soon. :thumb:

Cheers
Dennis
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