Growing Jerusalem Artichokes, also Sunchoke

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26 Aug 13 Dave (Australia - temperate climate)
Its been 50 years since I grew Jerusalem Artichokes. But supermarkets and nurseries in Perth (Western Australia) look at me stupid when I ask about them Eastern States outlets are prohibited in sending them to WA. Is there anyone in the Perth Metro area that has these? I would like to beg, borrow, buy or steal at least one tuber to get me going again. In the past I grew them in the UK, they grew like weeds and can be hard to get rid of if not controlled. They grow just about anywere. A case of try them. If they grow, good, if not, bad.
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19 Jul 14 Tara (Australia - temperate climate)
The florist at the farmers market in Leederville (every sunday) sells jerusalem artichokes for both seed and eating.
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09 Sep 13 (Australia - temperate climate)
Go to Swansea market on Swansea street Victoria Park. It's a left off Albany highway into Oats street then first right, if you're coming from the north. Anyway they sell Jerusalem Artichokes for food, don't know if they will sprout, but it may be worth a look if you're in the area.
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