Chinese Artichoke (Crosnes, Knotroot)

Plant tubers 2–3 inches deep in spring in moist, slightly acidic to neutral, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade; Chinese artichoke produces the most visually distinctive tubers in the vegetable garden — small (1–2 inch), cream-white, segmented underground stems that resemble tiny white caterpillars or coiled seashells. Known in French cuisine as 'crosnes' (from the French town where they were introduced in the late 19th century), they have a crisp, sweet, delicate flavor similar to water chestnuts, used raw in salads, lightly stir-fried, or pickled. The plant is in the mint family and spreads by tubers — contain it or plan for its spread. Harvest in fall after frost kills the tops, when the tubers are at their crisp best. The tubers discolor quickly after harvesting; use immediately. Tolerates partial shade, making it useful in a shaded food garden where few vegetables thrive. Спосіб посадки: Посадка бульб Відстань між рослинами: 6–10 дюймів Висота: 12–18 дюймів

Plant tubers 2–3 inches deep in spring in moist, slightly acidic to neutral, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade; Chinese artichoke produces the most visually distinctive tubers in the vegetable garden — small (1–2 inch), cream-white, segmented underground stems that resemble tiny white caterpillars or coiled seashells. Known in French cuisine as 'crosnes' (from the French town where they were introduced in the late 19th century), they have a crisp, sweet, delicate flavor similar to water chestnuts, used raw in salads, lightly stir-fried, or pickled. The plant is in the mint family and spreads by tubers — contain it or plan for its spread. Harvest in fall after frost kills the tops, when the tubers are at their crisp best. The tubers discolor quickly after harvesting; use immediately. Tolerates partial shade, making it useful in a shaded food garden where few vegetables thrive. Спосіб посадки: Посадка бульб Відстань між рослинами: 6–10 дюймів Висота: 12–18 дюймів --- Час посадки: -2–2 тижнів spring Plant tubers 2–3 inches deep and 6 inches apart in moist, slightly acidic to neutral, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade in early spring; Chinese artichoke spreads readily by tuber and can be difficult to eradicate once established — plant in a contained bed.