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Jerusalem Artichoke or Sunchoke Tubers (Helianthus tuberosus), Organic
Jerusalem Artichoke or Sunchoke Tubers (Helianthus tuberosus), Organic

Jerusalem Artichoke or Sunchoke Tubers (Helianthus tuberosus), Organic

$15.00

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also called Sunchoke, Sunroot and Earth Apple, are an edible perennial tuber that is great for the permaculture/edible food garden.  They are a member of the Sunflower family, grow tall with branching sunflower like flowers in the fall.

Sunchokes will ship in the Spring (April/May) and later Fall (October/November)

1 pound

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(Rensselaerville, NY)

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Sunchokes are an edible, potato like, perennial tuber Native to North America that is great for the permaculture/edible food garden, also good flowers for the pollinators.   They are a fast growing member of the Sunflower family, grow 6-10 feet tall (depending on conditions) with branching sunflower like flowers in the fall.

The tubers multiply well and will fill a large sunny area in a few years, if left alone.  To maintain their spread harvest regularly in the Fall or early Spring. They are not a good storage crop so better left in the ground until needed.

They are high in inulin, which can cause gas in some individuals.  Inulin is a prebiotic that helps & supports probiotics and gut health.

Our patch of Sunchokes have been on this land for over 20 years, they are available in the early Spring (April for us, as long as the snow has melted!) and in the Fall after a hard frost.

Sunchokes will ship in the Spring (April/May) or later fall (October)

Sold AsRoot/Tuber/Bulb
Zone3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
Annual/PerennialPerennial (Usually)
Sun (Preferred)Full Sun
Soil (Preferred)Average | Well-Drained
Environment (Preferred)Prairie / Meadow
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Foliage ColorGreen
Flower ColorYellow
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Flower SeasonFall
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Plant TypeHerbaceous
Watering NeedsRegular | Dry in Dormancy | Dry in Winter
Root DepthShallow | Moderate
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UsesCulinary (incl. herbs) | Group / Mass | Naturalizing
Garden TypeCottage | Cutting | Food Forest | Permaculture
Forage PlantForage Plant
Edible PartsRoot
AttractsBeneficial Insects | Day Pollinators
NativeNortheast
Wild/CultivatedCultivated
OrganicGrown w/o Chemical Fertilizers | Grown w/o Herbicides | Grown w/o Pesticides
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Plant your tubers in a well-drained sunny location, in easy to dig soil for ease of harvest (although they will break up clay soil if planted there).

Place tubers 12-18 inches apart and 4-6 inches deep.  You can plant in rows however they will tend to fill in the area inbetween.

Tubers can be broken apart, if large enough, and planted separately to cover a larger area.

Unpack and make sure tubers are dry and firm, any damp or squishy areas should be pruned and let dry before planting.  If you cannot plant outside immediately the tubers can be stored in the refrigerator up to a week.  Keep them covered in a ventilated box with a damp paper towel or you can plant them temporarily in a pot until they can be planted outside.

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