Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[pennyJo1960]

Onalaska, Wa

Welcome to the thread

 

[pennyJo1960]

I got my tomato factory installed.

Hey mine are not that tall either ... I am so hopeful

 

[Sequel]

Very nice! What are those big bushy plants in the back, left of the picture? Artichokes?

Close! They are cardoons. They make lots of seed heads the chickens love to work on. I believe the edible portion is the center of the leaves which is like giant celery. I tried to cook it once, it was too much bother. I love the plants and flowers though.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Okay like a artichoke googled them. Lemon water boil or braise them.
Most popular in Italy.
Thanks learn something new.

 

[Smokerbill]

I read about cardoons before. I guess the leaf stems need to be peeled before eating, right? I wonder if regular Globe artichoke stems can be eaten too? I planted 5 of them last week...

 

[Hinotori]

I read about cardoons before. I guess the leaf stems need to be peeled before eating, right? I wonder if regular Globe artichoke stems can be eaten too? I planted 5 of them last week...

Yes cardoons need peeled and yes you can peel artichokes stems for cooking and eating.

 

[Smokerbill]

Yes cardoons need peeled and yes you can peel artichokes stems for cooking and eating.

Thank You! I think I also read that artichoke leaves are great for chop and drop mulch.

 

[Hinotori]

Sometimes you can buy long stemmed artichokes in the store. Like a foot of stem on them. Sold each so very good deal.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Never cared for artichokes here.

 

[Hinotori]

Hubby says they are too much effort for so little. He only likes the baby artichokes when I can get them. The whole thing is young enough to be soft and edible when cooked with no choke