Jerusalem artichoke - Helianthus tuberosus - Golden flowers plus edible tubers - Tuber - 1 pc

Jerusalem artichoke is a tall ornamental and useful plant that forms dense clumps in the garden, topped with yellow flower heads. The flowers resemble small sunflowers and appear at the tops of the tall stems in late summer. It is notable for its vigorous growth and copes well in a range of growing conditions. Below ground, it produces edible tubers with a distinctive flavour, valued in the kitchen and used as an alternative to potatoes.

Planting time

Tubers are best planted from April to May.

Planting depth

The recommended planting depth is 10-15 cm.

Spacing

Plant 25-30 cm apart.

Height

This variety reaches 150-200 cm.

Flowering period

Flowers from August to September.

Overwintering

This plant is frost hardy and overwinters well in the ground.

Use

Jerusalem artichoke can be grown both in kitchen gardens and in ornamental borders. The tall stems work well as a natural backdrop for lower plants or as a seasonal screen in the garden. The edible tubers can be used in the kitchen for soups, salads and vegetable dishes.

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Quantity

The pack contains 1 tuber. The label includes basic growing information.