"Sunchokes, once planted, cannot be eliminated. I'm not saying they aren't tasty, or worth growing. I'm just saying that you shouldn't feel too bad if, in three years, after annually digging out "every last piece of…"
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Tara McLellan replied to Tara McLellan's discussion 'Sunchokes' in the group Urban Gardeners"I have place the sunchokes in an area that I want to get a little wild and wooly. Planted about a month ago and they are doing great! I purchased a pack in the grocery store and planted them right in the ground just like potatoes, with…"
Ginny Hopper replied to Tara McLellan's discussion 'Sunchokes' in the group Urban Gardeners"I have plans to put these into my garden also but have been warned that they need to be contained or they will take over."
Tara McLellan posted a status"We've decided to take some 1940's wooden lawn chairs that are no longer usable as seating and transform them with pole beans and peas!"
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Sunchokes
I have a wild area of my tiny New Orleans backyard that was once a junk pile. We've cleaned it out and decided to put in some Jerusalem Artichokes. Anybody have any experiences with "sunchokes?"
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Tara McLellan posted a status"Getting ready to put in some Jerusalem Artichokes in a wild area of my garden. Not sure what they will do down here, but we'll see!"
Tara McLellan posted a status"Waiting anxiously for my Burpee's order to arrive today! More squash and eggplant!"
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- What kind of HOMEGROWN are you?
- Dirt Under My Fingernails City Slicker
- A bit about me:
- Writer, gardener, mom, wife, reader, cook
- Latest greatest meal cooked at home:
- New Orleans barbecue shrimp with fresh corn and fried okra picked fresh from the garden
- Currently reading:
- Farm City
- Currently listening to:
- Avett Brothers
- My latest DIY project:
- Growing mushrooms, gardening in the city, and making homemade basil perfume.
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- http://thepioneerwoman.com
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