Discover the Jerusalem Artichoke - a versatile plant with tasty tubers and vibrant flowers that can add earthy goodness to your gardening and dining experiences.
Jerusalem Artichoke Care
Helianthus tuberosus
What is the plant
Jerusalem Artichoke is a plant that originates from North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and has yellow petals and green leaves, and as a whole, reaches 6-10 feet (1.8-3 m). It's super adaptable and is typically found in USDA zones 3 to 9. The most valuable part of the plant is its underground tubers, which are a delicious nutty-flavored root vegetable.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
7°C - 18°C
Hardiness zone
3 - 9b
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Container
If you want to grow them in containers, make sure the pots are deep enough. Go for containers starting from 18 inches (45 cm) deep and 24 inches (60 cm) wide so that they can accommodate the plant's root system which can spread pretty wide.
Fun fact
While the Jerusalem Artichoke is not native to Jerusalem and is not an Artichoke, its name is believed to be a corruption of the Italian word "girasole," meaning Sunflower, due to its resemblance to the sunny bloom.
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