artichorke

[mark45]

we have a artichoke growing in my veg patch it has small yellow flowers and is very tall.is this normal if so where do the artichoke grow on the plant

mark

[mark45]

[Digeroo]

There are two totally unrelated types of artichoke.  Jerusalem which have yellow flowers and you eat the root.  The other are Globe which look like a big thistle and you eat the flower head. Sounds like you should be eaching the root. 

[mark45]

There are two totally unrelated types of artichoke.  Jerusalem which have yellow flowers and you eat the root.  The other are Globe which look like a big thistle and you eat the flower head. Sounds like you should be eaching the root. 

so when do i know when its ready

[Geo]

Check this link out http://www.allotment.org.uk/vegetable/jerusalem-artichoke/index.php

Dig them up Autumn...

Geo.. :)

[mark45]

Dig them up Autumn...

Geo.. :)

ok thanks very much for your help