Jerusalem Artichoke Sunchoke Sunroot (Helianthus tuberosus)

You will get 35 seeds of Helianthus tuberosus, JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SUNCHOKE SUNROOT for planting.

The Jerusalem Artichoke is a root vegetable native to eastern North America and is a species of sunflower. It has a crisp and crunchy texture similar to ginger root and is rich in inulin, a carbohydrate. Despite being unrelated to artichokes, it has gained popularity in recent years due to its high yield of tubers and potential for ethanol fuel production.

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination, sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed