Growing Jerusalem Artichokes, also Sunchoke

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21 Aug 12 Jill (Australia - temperate climate)
I am worried about them becoming unmanageable in time and spreading into neighbouring beds. Can you contain them somehow to a small patch?
15 Nov 12 Andrew S (Australia - temperate climate)
Can be a pain when they do spread.. had an accident where some escaped into long grass..now I have five new plants. I grow mine in a 1/2 wine barrel. Also plant in some climbing beans to run up the stalks during summer to value add the crop.
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