Jerusalem artichoke /Sunchoke (Helianthus tuberosus) SGS
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The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), is a tuber used as a root vegetable.
Also called sunroot, sunchoke, wild sunflower, topinambur, or earth apple, is a species of sunflower native to central North America. It is not related to artichoke and is not from Jerusalem, but has been cultivated by indigenous people of North America for centuries.
Jerusalem artichokes have 650 mg potassium per 1 cup serving. They are also high in iron, and contain 10–12% of the USRDA of fiber, niacin, thiamine, phosphorus, and copper.
* Height: 4-10 ft
* Width: 4 ft
* Watering needs: regular, can tolerate dry summers once established
* Sun needs: Full sun
* Bloom Time: April
Planting and spacing. Plant sunchoke tubers 2 to 6 inches (5-15cm) deep, 12 to 18 inches (30-45cm) apart. Space rows 36 inches (91cm) apart.
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