Jerusalem Artichokes
These were some of my Jerusalem artichokes a couple of weeks ago. I haven't dug any up yet, the foliage has just about died down now, but I think it is better to wait till after they have had a frost on them. Like parsnips, the sugar level and the taste generally is much better after a frost. I just love them! But they have a very complex carbohydrate structure which makes them an excellent food source, but they are famous for giving you wind!
Here was one of my last cucumbers in the greenhouse just before I cut back all the growth. These were from a second sowing of seed in about August, just when the first crop were at their best. I must grow some small varieties next year in the greenhouse, I think there is one called 'Pepita' or something like that. Can anyone recommend a smooth skinned, mini greenhouse cucumber variety?
posted by Matron @ 10:47 AM
5 Comments:
I love home grown cucumbers, your one looks very appetising. I love vegetables but would you believe I have never eaten a Jerusalem artichoke. I love parsnips and have got a line of them growing in my garden, we like them roasted the best. Louise
Hi Matron, I think thats a good idea about growing the smaller cucumbers, i find they are things you can easily grow too many of so I think small would be good. Bob.
I use Pepita and am happy with them. They are pricey though!
I just posted about harvesting mine and did wait to do most of the harvesting after frost blackened them but I do dig some up beforehand if for no other reason than to surprise guests with another strange veggie.
I don't find they give me that much wind.
What variety do you grow?
I can't remember which variety they are, they have been in the garden , under control for at least 20 years. That's fine because I love eating them but they are a pest if you don't. I think they might be one of the smoother skinned (less knobbly) varieties.
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