Hardy Edibles

Asteraceae

sunchoke / Jerusalem artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus

sunchoke / Jerusalem artichoke

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Survives zone 3 through 9

Sunchoke — nutty, sweet, crisp. Excellent, but notoriously gas-forming.

Spread warning. 2–3 m tall; ⚠ spreads aggressively — container recommended

Hardiness
Zone 3 to 9
Habit
Herb
Edible part
Root, Nut
Ripens
Autumn–winter (tubers)
Mature size
2–3 m tall; ⚠ spreads aggressively — container recommended
Light
Full sun
Soil pH
5.8–7.0
Environment
Temperate
Status
Both wild and cultivated
Years to fruit
1 yr
Pollination
Self-fertile