Artichokes--the Jerusalem is best, are cultivated like potatoes, (tho' their stocks grow 7 feet high) and may be preserved like the turnip raddish, or pickled--they like,
Cucumbers, are of many kinds; the prickly is best for pickles, but generally bitter; the white is difficult to raise and tender; choose the bright green, smooth and proper sized.
Lemon cuecumber.
A couple of years ago someone gave me some lemon cucumbers. Delicious! I've grown Jerusalem artichokes myself. Slice and fry with onions just like potatoes.
ReplyDeleteI have not tried them fried Bob, don't know why! I will give it a try, thank you.
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