Seed and Bulb Ideas

Tuber Ideas for Jerusalem Artichokes

Did you ever think about growing Jerusalem Artichokes?  Instead of buying seeds, you buy tubers.  Also, you eat the tubers that grow underground.  The tuber has a nutty flavor and can be used raw in salads or cooked.  These tubers can be used as a potato substitute too. This plant can be invasive and can […]

Seed and Bulb Ideas

Seed Ideas for Cardoon

While we are on the topic of artichoke seeds, I thought we would chat about cardoon seeds.  They are kissing cousins!  While you eat the bud of an artichoke, you eat the stems of cardoon. The stems have a mild artichoke flavor.  If you live in an area where this plant can become a perennial, then you […]

Sow and Grow Kohlrabi

Sow and Grow Kohlrabi

While kohlrabi grows above ground, I think its texture is closer to a root vegetable.  It is a cool season veggie which means that it grows better in the spring and fall.  It comes in green, white and purple.  It is very easy to grow and is a member of the cabbage family. With my […]