Growing Jerusalem Artichokes, also Sunchoke

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26 May 19 Alicia Korte (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I am ready to harvest my Jerusalem do I leave them in the ground to harvest them again in September or do I pick them now to be planted then?
01 Jun 19 karyn (Australia - temperate climate)
was thinking about harvesting mine too today would love some feedback on this xX
15 Sep 23 Mike Labuschagne (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
It is recommended to leave the tubers in the soil, they will grow by themselves when the climate allows them to.

was thinking about harvesting mine too today would love some feedback on this xX

- karyn

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