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Title: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: ipt8 on February 14, 2010, 11:35:13
We grew these as a screen against a fence and in our soil, a sandy acid loam, they grew about 8 to 10 feet tall.
The variety is FUSEAU.
We eat a few but not nearly so many as being produced.
I have left them in the ground so will lift when not frozen.
Would be happy to swap for what have you, just let me know and I will say if interested. I tend to grow veg in a large polytunnel and also any flower seeds may be of interest.
I am not sure if they will be expensive to post but will give it a go.
Thanks
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: saddad on February 26, 2010, 08:02:23
The postage won't be too bad if you send out thumb sized tubers... they grow just as well from small pieces.
I have not got control of the plot where mine are, since I resigned, so could I scab half a dozen (fits in an egg box for easy packing)... What would you like in return?
;)
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: ipt8 on February 26, 2010, 15:59:32
Hi
Any salad type veg to grow in polytunnel, or tomatoes ,or what-have you. PM me your address and I will send you some.
Ivor
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: saddad on February 26, 2010, 19:12:57
I have over 50 varieties of tomato...
pm'd you...
;D
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: TrikiDiki on March 04, 2010, 23:38:38
Never tried JA before so would like to give them a go.

I have some Ying-Yang beans if you're interested.

http://www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk/dwarf-french-bean-yin-yang-seeds-pid1932.html (http://www.marshalls-seeds.co.uk/dwarf-french-bean-yin-yang-seeds-pid1932.html)
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: ipt8 on March 05, 2010, 10:12:09
Hello TrikiDiki
Send me a pm (personal message) with your address and I will post you some on Monday.

So far I have sent about half a dozen or what will fit in and egg box, but am happy to send more if you want. I seem to have more than we eat.

I will pm you my address.

Regards
Ivor
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: DawnF on March 11, 2010, 21:08:07
Hi,
I would love to try to grow these ?
Can you send me some to plant on my allottment?

Regards

Dawn

Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: ipt8 on March 18, 2010, 12:58:06
Anyone elso for Jerusalem Artichokes. I expect them to start growing soon, with the weather warming up, and they are not dug up, so its your last chance :D
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: keepondiggin on March 18, 2010, 15:11:37
Yes please would like to try some on my allotment.Is there anything in particular you need? I will pm you my address
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: jo9919 on March 19, 2010, 08:39:30
Have sent you a pm.
Jo.
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: Twirlie on March 23, 2010, 22:01:20
Hi there, please could I try some if it's not too late. My soil is medium to heavy, takes a while to warm up too, will it be suitable?  I have quite a few seeds to many to mention. Just let me know what you need. Twirlie :)
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: ipt8 on March 24, 2010, 12:38:36
Hi Twirlie
Sending you a pm. Yes I will send you some.

To those waiting for delivery, vehicle at mechanics, parcels ready and will be despatched Friday at the latest.  8)
 
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: DawnF on March 27, 2010, 04:11:36
Thanks Hun....
They came today... will be busy planting some ...
Thankyou
Title: Re: Jerusalem Artichokes for swap
Post by: ipt8 on April 01, 2010, 22:08:41
Thanks to all for the swaps, some interesting seeds received and very much appreciated  8)  :)