Growing Jerusalem Artichokes, also Sunchoke

Helianthus tuberosus : Asteraceae / the daisy family

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(Best months for growing Jerusalem Artichokes in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

P = Plant tubers

Easy to grow. Plant tubers about 5cm (1.5") deep.. Best planted at soil temperatures between 8°C and 15°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 30 - 45 cm apart
Harvest in 15-20 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Tomatoes, cucumbers

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12 Jul 19, Dianne (Australia - arid climate): Bunnings sells an 8-pack (Bloomin' Bulbs range) that is available in most stores. (I checked availability for Mackay recently and noticed that a bunch of stores all the way up the coast stocked them as well.) If they don't have any, it might be worth checking Mitre 10. I recall the store in Sarina having some and suspect that it might be something that the chain stocks on a regular basis. Best wishes in finding some bulbs near where you live!
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12 Jul 19, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Look on the internet.
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12 May 19, j0hn farrugia (Australia - temperate climate): how do you keep artichokes for the following year for replanting >?
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06 Jun 20, GERRY C (Australia - temperate climate): I know it's late but was looking up more info on them and saw this. I store them like I do bulbs, in a small cardboard box with air holes in a dark cupboard in the shed. I normally harvest through autumn and plant next years through spring. Don't know if it's the best way but works for me.
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24 May 19, Chris (Australia - temperate climate): I just leave a few tubers in the ground. They regrow in the spring so long as they get a bit of water. Frost doesn't stop them.
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04 Apr 19, Jill (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I've just dug up my tubers, in early April - a bit prematurely it appears, as I believe spring is the best time to plant them, August to October. How should I now store them so they won't rot or dry out till then? Or should I just replant them now??
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24 May 19, Chris (Australia - temperate climate): I would just put a few back in the ground. They'll regrow in spring. Very hard to kill.
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04 May 19, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I keep mine in a plastic bag at the back of the fridge... checking now and again to make sure they don't get wet. They last for months for eating (but I haven't tried replanting those).
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09 Jan 19, Lea (Australia - temperate climate): How do I cook them and can anyone share a recipe. First time grower with Jerusalem artichoke
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10 Jan 19, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Look on the internet.
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