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Sat, Feb 23, 08 at 21:07
| Hello!
I have been wondering if Jerusalem Artichokes would grow here in Alabama. I have been looking for them around here and can't seem to find them (so I am thinking they may not grow well here.) Any thoughts? Thanks for your time in advance. Dora Renee' Wilkerson |
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- Posted by tsmith2579 Z7B/8A-Alabama (My Page) on Sun, Feb 24, 08 at 2:12
| A man about a block away from me has grew them for many years. He told me 20+ years ago he had been growing them many years before I knew him. Regrettably he and his wife passed away a few years ago. |
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- Posted by tsmith2579 Z7B/8A-Alabama (My Page) on Sun, Feb 24, 08 at 19:03
| As Miss Piggy would say, "Excuse moi." I wrote:"has grew them". I was changing it from "has grown them" to "grew them". I failed to delete "has" when I replaced "grown". I tried to correct it right after the post but I couldn't get back into the thread. Please excuse my grammatical error. |
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- Posted by busybeebody Alabama (blessedbee@blessedbeebody.com) on Thu, Feb 28, 08 at 14:20
| Dora, I hope this helps you...I received my catalog from Burgess Seed & Plant Co. last week and saw your post this morning. www.eBurgess.com will allow you to place a credit card order or you can call 309-662-7761. Item N6200 Jeruselem Artichoke "Best of Burgess" 1 lb. $8.95, 2lbs. $15.50, 4lbs $27.95, and 8 lbs. for $54.00. 1.5 pounds will plant a 35-50 foot row. |
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- Posted by bricore_2007 35131 (My Page) on Thu, Feb 28, 08 at 15:15
| Thank-you! I'll be calling them. I really hope they will grow here. Thanks again, Dora Renee' Wilkerson |
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- Posted by terramadre 7b - AL (My Page) on Thu, Feb 28, 08 at 19:04
| I have and I've eliminated them. Reason:" The Jerusalem artichoke, Helianthus tuberosus L is a very strong growing perennial and can become a weed problem. Since it is nearly impossible to harvest all the tubers in a field or garden, there will be a large number of volunteer plants the following spring. It is important to destroy all these volunteer plants before they can set tubers in August." |
Here is a link that might be useful: Growing Jerusalem Artichokes
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- Posted by busybeebody Alabama (blessedbee@blessedbeebody.com) on Fri, Feb 29, 08 at 10:22
| You're most welcome Dora- but beware...I have heard they are indeed quite vigorous in conquering territory around them. LOL Moire |
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- Posted by bricore_2007 35131 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 29, 08 at 10:39
| I want them for my goats so if they are fast growers that is ok. My goats love to eat. I just hope they will grow in my soil (I have very acidic soil.) Thanks everyone, Dora Renee' Wilkerson |
Here is a link that might be useful: Y-2K Hippie
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| Interesting, I don't have a problem with them spreading because the deer will paw the dirt up and eat the 'chokes during the winter. I've actually had years when I had LESS plants than the year before and the ground looked like it had been plowed. Which is OK - I'd rather they eat the J. chokes than the daylilies. Linda |
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| DORA--I GREW THEM NEXT TO MY GREENHOUSE ON THE NORTH SIDE. THE BOTTOM 4 FEET WERE RATHER SHADY BUT THE TOPS GOT VERY BRIGHT SUN. THEY WERE PROBABLY 12 FEET TALL RUSSELL |
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- Posted by bricore_2007 35131 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 6, 08 at 8:10
| Russell, That's great. I love tall things. Do you have any to trade or sell? I would love to buy from people anytime over buying from a company. Thanks everyone, Dora Renee' Wilkerson |
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- Posted by birdlady_10 z7b Ala (My Page) on Sat, Mar 8, 08 at 20:47
| Dora Renee;I think I have a pot of tubers out there.If so I'll bring them to you at the swap.I'll let you know this next week. Jan |
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- Posted by heathcates 7AL (My Page) on Fri, May 21, 10 at 11:33
| Dora, did you ever grow these? I know it is two years later and wanted to see how it was going. Thanks |
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| I have grown them here for years. They're easy to grow and are really pretty - look like sunflowers. Wife uses them as a substitute for water chestnuts in recipes - delicious! |
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