>>204410Not exactly better, but doing polyculture gardening is always good, so try Jerusalem Artichokes (aka sunchoke; Helianthus tuberosus). I planted my first ones this season from a just a few plants a friend gave me.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_artichokehttp://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2456/2http://www.nda.agric.za/docs/Brochures/Jerusalemartichoke.pdfThey are good for the tubers. Their tops and tubers can be used as fodder for animals too.
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