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Jerusalem Artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
EdibleZones 4–9rootherb
The Jerusalem artichoke, also called sunroot, sunchoke, wild sunflower, topinambur, or earth apple, is a species of sunflower native to central North America. It is cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 2.5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–9
- Layers
- root, herb
Functional roles
foodwindbreak
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
tuberseasy
When: Plant tubers spring
Tall summer screen; tubers spread, so contain it.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.