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I planted some chinese artichoke (crosnes) tubers a couple of months ago.   Unfortunately, I didn't mark very clearly where I put them and the bed now has a lot of weeds.  There are a few little shoots amongst the weeds which look unfamiliar, but I realise I have absolutely no idea what a chinese artichoke plant looks like.  I googled but only come up with pics of the tubers.   I'd hugely appreciate it if someone could  describe / show what they should look like at this stage, and what to expect later in the summer

There was an article in GYO last month.  The text is here http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gardenguide/2007/april.php but no pictures.  If anyone has the magazine to hand, perhaps they could scan a picture for you today.  If not, I can do it sometime over the weekend if it helps?

Edit: A couple of (not very good) pictures here ... http://www.tripplebrookfarm.com/iplants/Stachys.html

And another quite useful description http://www.herbsarespecial.com.au/free-herb-information/chinese-artichokes.html

Thankyou Melbourne12. The Tripplebrook farm picture is very helpful -  I realise why I thought lemon balm had seeded everywhere!  I think I can now go and  weed with confidence.   

Good thread Clara! I was wondering the same thing.

I planted mine ages ago but still no show  :( Looks like I've been nurturing a few weeds that I thought might be my 'latest exotic vegetable' crop  ::)

TYPICAL  ;D

Mine aren't showing yet either, can't understand it.   :(

G x

Well, don't say that I didn't try.  I just looked up April's GYO article.  Guess what?  A picture of the Chinese artichoke tubers, but NO picture of the plant!