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A more effective way of managing Jerusalem artichoke weeds is to pull the young plants as soon as they emerge in spring – preferably when they are about 4 to 8 inches (10-20 cm.) tall. If you have a large patch of Jerusalem artichoke or if the plants are sprouting in your lawn, you can mow them down.
- How do you control Sunchokes?
- How do you make Jerusalem artichokes less gassy?
- Are Jerusalem artichokes invasive?
- Is it necessary to peel Jerusalem artichokes?
How do you control Sunchokes?
Raw, sunchokes are similar in texture to a water chestnut or jicama. After a light frost, they take on a somewhat nutty flavor. For my part, they taste best raw after a frost. To help prevent browning of sliced sunchokes, soak the tubers in a mix of 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or ¼ cup vinegar) and one quart water.
How do you make Jerusalem artichokes less gassy?
Modern science concurs: “Boiling Jerusalem artichokes in an acid such as lemon juice or vinegar will hydrolyze the inulin to fructose and small amounts of glucose,” Rastall advises. So I gave it a try, boiling quarter-inch-thick sunchoke slices for 15 minutes in just enough lemon juice to cover them.
Are Jerusalem artichokes invasive?
Jerusalem artichokes are considered invasive by some gardeners, and flowers should be cut before seeds develop if you don't want the plant jumping the fence. ... Plant tubers 3 feet apart, keep the soil moist and be patient. They may not send up shoots for a month or more.
Is it necessary to peel Jerusalem artichokes?
Just scrub them clean - there's no need to peel them (should you wish to, a teaspoon works well). If you do peel them, drop them into acidulated water until you're ready to use them because the flesh discolours quickly. Keep an eye on them while cooking as they can turn to mush quite quickly.
