Jerusalem artichokes - where to buy?

volnoye

Hi,

Looking to buy jerusalem artichokes. Can anyone recommend a grocers/shop where I can find some. Tried my local Te$co$ but no joy and there's no greengrocers left in my town that i know of.

ps. In Bangor area but would travel to buy - they are for planting
cheers

SandLake

I have found them in St Georges market (not great quality) and on Ebay (surprisingly good quality)

I did plant some last year myself but they produced no 'fruit', well actually I planted 3 plants and I got 3 small artichokes - not sure why as all I hear is how prolific they are!

ladylouise62

I got mine from Waitrose (unfortunately not the really smooth 'Fuseau' ones, but JA are not easy to find so beggars can't be choosy :-) ) - I didn't think of Ebay!
They have always been prolific for me even though I repeatedly grew them in the same spot without really enriching the soil. I took a couple of years 'holiday' but want to grow them again. Good luck!

Ballymackeonan

They are available in homebase - packs of 2 at £1.99. They are going fast..!

happy_gardener

I grow these myself. I have loads of them. I live near Ballymena.
They are easy to grow and fab to use. I usually made crisps from them as the kids love them and they taste great.
I would be happy to sell some?

arkonite_babe

Please note that it would be a breach of forum rules to advertise, buy or sell on the forum as it involves exchange of personal details.

happy_gardener

Ooops!:D (slapped wrist, and head bowed)