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24 Sep 18, Greta (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I originally took free tubers left by a neighbour on the kerb. I planted five in a raised garden bed of one metre diameter. I've harvested about 5 kg of them! I've been giving them away, cooking & eating them, frozen the last batch as well. I call them fartichokes. They're a handsome plant with pretty flowers that don't appear until late summer.

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18 Sep 18, allan clark (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

can an artichoke be broken or cut into several pieces to be able to plant more?

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19 Sep 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Google growing them and go to the green harvest website.

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10 Aug 18, Wendy Starkey (Australia - temperate climate)

I have bought them from Tony Ayles fruit n Veg in Jandakot.WA...

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03 Jul 18, Jan Green (Australia - tropical climate)

Good afternoon, I've read contradicting info that jerusalem artichokes will and won't grow in the tropics. Can you tell me definitely which is right please. I have tried once to grow them in Townsville with no success at all. Are there guidelines for getting good results in the tropics or are they just not suited to the climate. Thank you Jan

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11 Jul 18, Brett (Australia - temperate climate)

I have a couple of month old one that I got for 10c at Bunnings. From what I have read, they really struggle with the heat during summer. I can attest to the fact that they hate water logged soil. Both of these sound like deal breakers in the tropics. I get the impression they would be the perfect plant for cooler temperate areas. If you are really keen, maybe you could try a single one in a large pot in a shaded and covered area and see if it survives the summer. At least you could reduce soil temperature and the amount of water it gets this way. I assume planting now and getting it established before it hits summer would also help.

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04 Jul 18, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

It indicates here that artichokes don't grow in the tropics. There is probably a reason/s why - too wet - too hot. If you look at sub tropical it says plant Aug to Oct. That would be the best time to plant. You will never know until you try it.

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14 Jan 18, Warren (Australia - arid climate)

Where can I get Jerusalem Artichokes in WA? I live on the edge of the desert and don't get to Perth very often. I have only seen them once in WA. I bought those and they grew well. We had a few meals out of the pot I grew them in, but unfortunately my wife threw away the ones I was keeping for the next year's crop. I have found suppliers in the eastern states but they can't supply to WA because of the quarantine restrictions.

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17 Jan 18, Mike (Australia - tropical climate)

If you go to website agric.wa.gov.au click on crops - under horticulture you will see vegetables - click on it. Click on Artichokes and then click on the heading - you will read all about how to grow them. I would try ringing/email the WA veggie growers association or similar and try and find out where to buy from. OR try and find a green grocer who might sell you some and post it to you. Or a friend or someone who lives in Perth. Try these sites - Australian City Farms and even Remote Indigenous Gardens network. Good luck.

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07 Dec 17, Leanne (Australia - temperate climate)

I live in wa and found some shriveled up chokes at my local iga. I planted them and thought they had died but eventually they popped up and grew. I planted out all the tubers the next year and kept expanding my crop.That was 3 years ago. This year I have planted close to 200 tubers and gave away many more. They grow well here, just need to keep them watered in summer and you will be rewarded. To store them I layer the chokes with coarse sand in a bucket with a lid and give them a spray of water if the sand gets really dry. I am happy to share them if you live in perth.

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