1. Jerusalem artichokes are notorious for spreading. Many an allotment has been over-run by the 2m tall triffids, according to gardening blogs the world over.
2. The border where I plan to grow some edibles is not yet ready. To whit, the fence needs to be mended, the gravel and plastic liner need to be removed, and the soil needs to be improved before anything is planted on that side of the garden.
For those who know nothing about Jerusalem artichokes, they produce tubers that taste a bit like globe artichoke hearts, hence the latter part of the name. They grow tall, and the blooms look like sunflowers, it is reported - I've never seen a plant before. I have, however, eaten the tubers and quite like the taste. They are nice crunched raw, boiled and/or roasted. Apparently, any potato recipe is suitable, which is good as I don't eat potatoes any more. Oh, and the nickname "fartichokes" is not undeserved, but neither of us are having terrible problems so I would say it's worth it.
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