Jerusalem Artichoke Tubers - 1/2-1 Pound - Late September/October Ship

Jerusalem Artichoke Tubers

The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also called sunroot, sunchoke, or earth apple, is a species of sunflower. It grows wild in eastern and western North America but is considered an introduced species. It is also cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable. Tubers can be baked like potatoes or sliced thinly and eaten fresh. They taste like water chestnuts if eaten fresh. Nice for spring cut flowers.

Tubers will be a mix of sizes, washed of excess soil. Tubers should be planted 3 inches deep and 1-2 feet apart. The Sunflower flowers will be very tall in late summer when planted in winter/spring.

Growing Conditions
Light: Full-Part Sun
Perennial: Zones 4-9
Height: 6 feet
Spread: 2 feet
Bloom: Late Summer