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25 Apr 13, watson (Australia - tropical climate)

Courious to know if anyone had tried growing these on the coast near rockhampton with any success???

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26 Apr 13, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi mate I live in Brissie and grew them first time this year Ijust harvested 2kgs from 1 plant .Was worried about the rotting due to the cyclone we both experienced but it was all good.Might be a good idea to put them in a very well drained area or try a pot so you can move it if it doesn't stop raining otherwise Ithink you should do well.Also don't overwater when you plant it waiit till it sprouts good luck

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18 Apr 13, Sue Harris (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi I am actually living in Belize - which isn't given as a country option. I have some JA tubers, anyone in the Caribbean or Central America know when is best to plant them? Also, what kind of soil suits them best? I have grown these in UK, love them roasted and put up with the gas. In our house they are known as fartichokes.

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18 Apr 13, John Hayward (Australia - temperate climate)

Good Morning All, I am looking to purchase some Jerusalem Artichoke Tablets or Capsuals for my own use as I am a Diabetic. Where can I get them. Would appreciate your help. Kind Regards John Hayward Adelaide

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18 Jun 13, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Hello John... I have some tubers. Email me if you want some. ( We don't publish emails unless included in the 'Comment' Liz)

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03 Apr 13, Roy Winter (Australia - tropical climate)

Urgent question, I need to find out where I can get Sunroot or Jeruslem Artchoke tabelts or capsules. I have been advised they will help my wife with her diabetes, with the numbness and pins and needles in her feet and fingers. Can someone please help with this information. Please email me ASAP if anyone can assist in my need for these tablets Thanks Roy

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07 Apr 13, Nikki Mackenzie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi Roy Jerusalem Artichoke is great for diabetics. It is ALWAYS better to eat the real thing than rely on tablets or capsules. Tablets have no 'life force' and are basically a way for the pharmaceuticals to make money so they can increase their profits and distribute dividends to shareholders. There is no money in real food for big pharma so grow your own plants. They are very easy to grow and are extremely good for you. For numbness and tingles incorporate good quality salt into the diet eg himalayan or celtic sea salt. Salt allows the electrical signals or spark of information travel throughout every cell in the body via the nervous system. The salinity and mineral component of good salts is the same as our blood. AVOID table salt - it is a chemical substitute.

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02 Mar 13, Conrad (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi - My artichokes are now between 2 and 3m high and not yet flowering. The neighbour who gave me the seed tubers believes that they should be picked before they flower, not after (he's approaching 90 and been growing them for decades). Any comments welcome. Thanks

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26 Apr 13, DARREN (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hello was interested to know if you picked them and what your yield was my first plant gave me 2kgs from 1 littlte tuber not bad I thought.

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10 Mar 13, Andrew S (Australia - temperate climate)

The tubers tend to set better after they flower .. maybe do a test by harvesting some now to try..then the others later after the foilage dies off. In a way they will be a bit like new potatoes if harvested now.

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