Questions about container growing. - Page 2

Heirloom gard · January 6, 2014

good to know i have pole beans. purple podded pole.

nolabelle · January 7, 2014

I planted Jerusalem Artichokes in two 20-gallon Smart Pots back in Oct. 2013.

They haven't done anything yet because the weather got progressively cooler and I believe they are dormant.

Now that I think about it, I should have gotten four 20-gallon Smart Pots and divided the seed more sparingly. I'll post the progress if there is any.

Heirloom gard · January 7, 2014

okay. thanks I will keep you updated on how things progress. Its still VERY early and I'm just planning stuff out.

Heirloom gard · January 14, 2014

Would jersulum artichokes grow well like Patatos in burlap bags. I have a great source for burlap bags.

nolabelle · September 21, 2014

Hi all. I know I haven't been around in a while. It's been almost a year (Oct. 2013) since I planted Jerusalem artichokes in two 20 gallon Smart Pots. This is how they looked last month. I think they're now dying back getting ready for harvest. The Smart Pots look as though they're bulging with tubers. Time will tell

They're very overcrowded. I should have divided the tubers among 4 or more pots. I tried them in pots because they're supposedly so invasive. I'm getting very anxious to harvest. These are a first for me. I have no idea what they even taste like, lol.

nolabelle · December 7, 2014

I dug up one of the Smart Pots yesterday and got about 10 lbs of tubers. It is recommended that they be stored in a cool, dry place and preferably in dirt. I may just put these back in the pot until I have time to process them. The plan is to eat some as is, and dehydrate the rest and use as chips or in cooking.

luigiwu · December 7, 2014

WOW! did you grow them from seed? How tall did the plants get?
I think I read somewhere that there is something in sunchokes that is hard for humans to digest?
Curious as to how they taste!

nolabelle · December 10, 2014

Hi luigiwu,

I planted seed tubers from Johnny's Seed back in October of 2013. The plants got between 6-7 ft. tall and had to be staked to keep from leaning over.

I'm not certain if they're difficult to digest, but the one I ate was very crispy and tasted like a cross between a water chestnut and potato.

nolabelle · December 11, 2014

Here's the skinny on your digestive question regarding sunchokes:

• Sunchokes enjoyed much popularity in Europe after their introduction, until they started developing a reputation for causing excessive amounts of flatulence.
• This actually has some basis in reality, as sunchokes contain a great deal of inulin, which does cause gas and bloating when eaten in excess.

Just don't eat too many at one sitting!

January 7, 2014	#17
nolabelle Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N.O., LA (Zone 8b) Posts: 136	I planted Jerusalem Artichokes in two 20-gallon Smart Pots back in Oct. 2013. They haven't done anything yet because the weather got progressively cooler and I believe they are dormant. Now that I think about it, I should have gotten four 20-gallon Smart Pots and divided the seed more sparingly. I'll post the progress if there is any. __________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it!

September 21, 2014	#20
nolabelle Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N.O., LA (Zone 8b) Posts: 136	Hi all. I know I haven't been around in a while. It's been almost a year (Oct. 2013) since I planted Jerusalem artichokes in two 20 gallon Smart Pots. This is how they looked last month. I think they're now dying back getting ready for harvest. The Smart Pots look as though they're bulging with tubers. Time will tell They're very overcrowded. I should have divided the tubers among 4 or more pots. I tried them in pots because they're supposedly so invasive. I'm getting very anxious to harvest. These are a first for me. I have no idea what they even taste like, lol. __________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it!

December 7, 2014	#21
nolabelle Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N.O., LA (Zone 8b) Posts: 136	Sunchokes I dug up one of the Smart Pots yesterday and got about 10 lbs of tubers. It is recommended that they be stored in a cool, dry place and preferably in dirt. I may just put these back in the pot until I have time to process them. The plan is to eat some as is, and dehydrate the rest and use as chips or in cooking. __________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it!

December 10, 2014	#23
nolabelle Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N.O., LA (Zone 8b) Posts: 136	Hi luigiwu, I planted seed tubers from Johnny's Seed back in October of 2013. The plants got between 6-7 ft. tall and had to be staked to keep from leaning over. I'm not certain if they're difficult to digest, but the one I ate was very crispy and tasted like a cross between a water chestnut and potato. __________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it!

December 11, 2014	#24
nolabelle Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N.O., LA (Zone 8b) Posts: 136	Here's the skinny on your digestive question regarding sunchokes: • Sunchokes enjoyed much popularity in Europe after their introduction, until they started developing a reputation for causing excessive amounts of flatulence. • This actually has some basis in reality, as sunchokes contain a great deal of inulin, which does cause gas and bloating when eaten in excess. Just don't eat too many at one sitting! __________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it!

January 6, 2014	#16
Heirloom gard Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St paul MN Posts: 73	good to know i have pole beans. purple podded pole.

January 14, 2014	#19
Heirloom gard Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St paul MN Posts: 73	Would jersulum artichokes grow well like Patatos in burlap bags. I have a great source for burlap bags.

December 7, 2014	#22
luigiwu Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ny Posts: 1,219	WOW! did you grow them from seed? How tall did the plants get? I think I read somewhere that there is something in sunchokes that is hard for humans to digest? Curious as to how they taste!