Jerusalem Artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus

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Approximately 120 days from planting to harvest

About Jerusalem Artichoke

North American native producing knobby, nutty-flavoured tubers. One of the easiest crops to grow — almost impossible to fail. Yellow sunflowers in fall. Warning: spreads aggressively.

Growing Details

Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Sowing Method: Tuber planting
Spread: 60 cm
Row Spacing: 45 cm
Height: 250 cm
Days to Harvest: 120 days
Square Foot Gardening: 1 per sq. ft.

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