Jerusalem artichoke grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Helianthus also known as Topinambour or Sunchoke, Jerusalem artichoke perennial but in temperate climate grow as annual, as perennial grow evergreen in cold area become deciduous plant also used as ornamental and medical plant, grow in tropic, mediterranean, subtropical, desert or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 4+.
Leaves green in rhomboid shape.
Flower color yellow with 8-12 petal.
Jerusalem artichoke
Tuber brown skin color the inner part is the edible in the color white.
Jerusalem artichoke for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Jerusalem artichoke growing and care:
Mulch, well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Tuber
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but it easy
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Snail, slugs
Pruning season:
All season
How to prune:
No need
Size of the plant?
1-2 m, 40-80 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Yellow flowers with 8-12 petal
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Roots
Information about Jerusalem artichoke tuber:
Brown skin color the inner part is the edible in the color white
When to pull up Jerusalem artichoke tuber:
Autumn – winter
Uses of Jerusalem artichoke tuber:
Cooked, mashed, in the oven, alcohol
Scientific name:
Helianthus tuberosus
Categories
| Blooming Seasons |
|
|---|---|
| Edible Parts |
|
| Culinary uses |
|
| Flower colors |
|
| Climate |
|
| Harvest Season |
|
| Ornamental parts |
|
| Plant growing speed |
|
| Plant life-form |
|
| Plant Uses |
|
| Planting Season |
|
| Plants sun exposure |
|
| Watering plants |
|
| Hardiness zone |
|