Sunchokes, Jerusalem Artichokes 3 lbs For planting and eating. The tubers are sometimes used as a substitute for potatoes: they have a similar consistency, and in their raw form have a similar texture, but a sweeter, nuttier flavor; raw and sliced thinly, they are fit for a salad. The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also called sunroot, sunchoke, earth apple or topinambour, is a species of sunflower native to eastern North America, and found from eastern Canada and Maine west to North Dakota, and south to northern Florida and Texas. It is also cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable The flowers are yellow and produced in capitate flowerheads, which are 5–10 centimeters (2.0–3.9 in) in diameter, with 10–20 ray florets. The tubers are elongated and uneven, typically 7.5–10 centimeters (3.0–3.9 in) long and 3–5 centimeters (1.2–2.0 in) thick, and vaguely resembling ginger root, with a crisp texture when raw. They vary in color from pale brown to white, red, or purple. The artichoke contains about 10% protein, no oil, and a surprising lack of starch. Site. Plant sunchokes in full sun. The sunchoke prefers loose, well-drained soil but will grow almost anywhere. Add aged compost or sand to planting beds before planting; loose soil will make tuber harvesting easier. The sunchoke prefers a soil pH from 5.8 to 6.2. It is best to set sunchokes in a dedicated bed; once established they will spread rapidly and may require some effort to remove. The sunchoke can be planted densely to form a screen or windbreak. Sunchoke tubers can be planted in the garden as early as 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date in spring. They are best planted in soil that has warmed to 50°F. In warm-winter regions sunchokes can be planted in winter. Sunchokes require 110 to 150 days to reach harvest. Sunchokes grow best in temperatures ranging from 65° to 90°F. Plant sunchoke tubers 2 to 6 inches deep, 12 to 18 inches apart. Space rows 36 to rows inches apart. Water and feeding. Sunchokes grow best with an even, regular supply of water but can survive long periods of drought once established.
Heather –
So many more than I had anticipated receiving. ?Fast shipping! Arrived healthy and in good. condition. Would buy again from this seller!
Update- have been planted less than a week and are already starting to come up ❤️
Laura –
Amazing dwarf Sunchokes! Started sending up very strong stems and leaves only 3 weeks after arrival!! Can’t wait to see the blooms and harvest my first crop!!
Abigail Jarvis –
These are in startlingly good shape. When I order tubers or something online, I expect them to be kinda dried out, a little withered… but not these. These look like they came out of the ground the morning they shipped, and I’m so excited to see them grow. Thank you!
Barbara –
The Sunchokes arrived ina timely manner, and they far exceeded my expectations. Most were exceptional sizes and were fresh and healthy tubers. I hope to get them into their new raised beds this week, very excited to have them, and will let you know how they do at the end of the growing season. AdamaFarms, great busisiness, great product, great photo representative of product, shop here!
David (verified owner) –
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Kayden (verified owner) –
Easy to grow beautiful
William (verified owner) –
I love this product!
Ryder (verified owner) –
It came really quick and looks real enough. I recommend!
Zohar (verified owner) –
I was happy about the quick delivery