Comments on Japan Farmers Markets: Yacon or Jerusalem Artichoke?

Quite right, Linda Diane! Since my garden is at th...

2010-12-29T18:45:40.561-05:00

Quite right, Linda Diane! Since my garden is at the farm, I'm doubly concerned about bringing in something that could take over. Most likely I'll try them in containers and see what happens. They are tasty, but the aftermath in my tummy always makes me hesitate. I very rarely feel this way about any food, but it's enough for me to really think twice. Perhaps they'd make a good gift?

Just a reminder that once panted, these spread, an...

2010-12-29T08:35:21.021-05:00

Just a reminder that once panted, these spread, and can never be totally removed from the garden. Plant in an out of the way place, or in some sort of contained area. I harvest about 30 pounds a year, and they are trying to move into all of my gardening area.
I love them raw and cooked, high in iron and inulin and they bring down glycemic levels. So great to combine with potatoes.

I think you are both quite right, Emma and Robert....

2010-12-27T23:50:17.141-05:00

I think you are both quite right, Emma and Robert. I'm still planning to save some for future planting, and then eating the rest!

That looks very like a Jerusalem. Plant some and s...

2010-12-27T09:28:24.633-05:00

That looks very like a Jerusalem. Plant some and see!

I would also guess Jerusalem artichoke, from that ...

2010-12-27T01:56:23.196-05:00

I would also guess Jerusalem artichoke, from that photo :)