Sunchoke (Helianthus tuberosus)
USDA Growing Zones: 3-9
Light: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained soil
$1.50 per Sunchoke Tuber
USDA Growing Zones: 3-9
Light: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained soil
$1.50 per Sunchoke Tuber
USDA Growing Zones: 3-9
Light: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained soil
$1.50 per Sunchoke Tuber
This most attractive fall-blooming perennial is spectacular in large patches. It grows from an underground tuber like a small potato; our hand-selected cultivar has a sweet, carrot-like flavor and towers to nearly 20' tall in the right conditions.
Latin name: Helianthus tuberosus
Other names: Jerusalem Artichoke, Sun choke
Uses:
Edible rhizome, textile fiber
Disclaimer: This food is known for inducing flatulence. To reduce this effect, roast the tubers as much as possible (I usually do 60-90 minutes at 400F) to convert the inulin into digestible sugars. Also, the herb epazote can help reduce the effect.
PLEASE NOTE: All tubers sold during winter months (October-March) will be shipped in the spring (April-May).