Crosne (Stachys affinis) $40.00 per pound.

[Durgan]

Crosne (Stachys affinis)

I receive about 30 crosne tubers (Stachys affinis) today 18 April 2008, and found information for planting. They will be in the ground tomorrow. I have a contained area for growing, since they are considered to be invasive. This hard to find vegetable that is easily grown. You eat the tubers either raw or slightly stir fried. If you wish you can steam them too.

http://wahgohz.notlong.com/ 18 April 2008 Crosne tubers received and ready for planting.

Pronounciation is 'Crone'.
Plant 7cm deep, 15cm apart. Harvest after frost kills the foliage. Leave in the ground until needed. Scrub and then boil the pretty pearl tubers for 5-10 minutes, or use raw in salads, or stir fry. Tip: When harvesting, drop the artichokes straight into a bucket of cold water to start soaking of the dirt.

http://oogoof.notlong.com/ 22 May 2008 Crosne (Stachys affinis) growing.

[Chickenjane]

Good luckwith these.
I grew them for the 1st time last year. I love them but the family think they're silly.
really came into theri own at halloween though & became known as witchety grubs.
They survived in the soile all winter without harm. Have selected some of the larger ones to replant in the hpe that I'll get bigger tubers next time.

The only real problem with them is harvesting when the soils is wet & sticky. they are so small you need the soul to be crumbly to find them. Plus I found many f the best tuburs were a lot deeper than I expected.

do tel how you get on.PS in GB they are more commonly called Chinese artichokes.

[Durgan]

Crosne (Stachys affinis)
I receive about 30 crosne tubers (Stachys affinis) today 18 April 2008, and found information for planting. They will be in the ground tomorrow. I have a contained area for growing, since they are considered to be invasive. This hard to find vegetable that is easily grown. You eat the tubers either raw or slightly stir fried. If you wish you can steam them too.

http://wahgohz.notlong.com/ 18 April 2008 Crosne tubers received and ready for planting.

Pronounciation is 'Crone'.
Plant 7cm deep, 15cm apart. Harvest after frost kills the foliage. Leave in the ground until needed. Scrub and then boil the pretty pearl tubers for 5-10 minutes, or use raw in salads, or stir fry. Tip: When harvesting, drop the artichokes straight into a bucket of cold water to start soaking of the dirt.
http://oogoof.notlong.com/ 22 May 2008 Crosne (Stachys affinis) growing.

http://batha.notlong.com/ 22 June 2008 Crosne (Stachys affinis) Plants are thriving. An unknown bug was eating the leaves yesterday, and I utilized some Integrated Pest Management to effect.