Growing Jerusalem Artichokes, also Sunchoke

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08 Apr 14 bananabender (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I've grown sunchokes successfully in Brisbane. They came up again the following year from pieces left in the garden. The secret is to make sure the soil is fairly dry (very well drained) over winter so they don't rot. If you live in the wet tropics I would suggest growing in a large tub or mounded to keep the tubers from getting waterlogged.
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