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Jerusalem Artichokes

KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
in Fruit & veg
We harvested some of our Jerusalem Artichokes today, which we now realise is a bit early.  Can they still be eaten when they are small?  

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    Yes, they are just a bit awkward to scrape/peel/scrub when small.  They'll still be edible and will produce the usual results, if you know what I mean! :D
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    Some are the size of a Chilli pepper, about 1cm in diameter, others are about the size of a thumb (I know there are big thumbs and small ones!).  
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    Thanks @philippasmith2  It's not the taste I'm worried about.  From what I understand the Inulin in them (this is the chemical that they contain which has an explosive impact on the digestive system!) is stronger when they are immature, but gradually lessens in mature plants.  I think if anything we will just have more flatulence than normal.  
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