Growing Jerusalem Artichokes, also Sunchoke

Helianthus tuberosus : Asteraceae / the daisy family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
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(Best months for growing Jerusalem Artichokes in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • P = Plant tubers
  • Easy to grow. Plant tubers about 5cm (1.5") deep.. Best planted at soil temperatures between 46°F and 59°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 12 - 18 inches apart
  • Harvest in 15-20 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Tomatoes, cucumbers

Your comments and tips

17 Jun 22, Anonymous (Australia - temperate climate)
I did answer this but it wasn't posted. Ring biosecurity in Qld
26 Jul 21, Leah Peterson (USA - Zone 10b climate)
Will Sunchokes die in extreme heat? Even with irrigation?
06 Aug 21, Anon (Australia - tropical climate)
By the guide here in Tropical Australia (hottest weather) you plant in Autumn and grow into/in winter. Summer might be too hot.
19 Jun 21, Colleen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
There's a yellow flowering bush that looks like Jerusalem Artichoke that grows wild around northern rivers- Uki NSW Australia that seems similar but flower looks a bit bigger & grows quite tall & I think the leaves are wider with a different shape, not ovste like the Sunchoke. Does anyone know if these plants that can run rampant are from the same family as the Jerusalem Artichoke?
13 Nov 22, Michael (Australia - temperate climate)
Probably Tithonia Diversifolia or "mexican sunflower"
20 Jun 20, Marlane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I live in Redland Bay Qld and I am finding it impossible to buy or find Jerusalem artichoke tubers. I so desperately want some to plant. Could you please help me find them. Sincerely Marlane Rogers
16 Aug 20, Tanya (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi there. I just bought tubers from bunnings last week. Hope that's helpful
28 Aug 20, Albert (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Hi I have been growing them for 20 years plus. Sell my excess on eBay And Gumtree. Sold 35kgs this year (and I eat/ate a lot myself! Lol) they are very productive and so easy to grow
16 Aug 20, Peter Hovey (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Green Harvest at Witta on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland have them at present just bought some about 3 weeks ago they do mail order or click and collect.https://greenharvest.com.au/Plants/GarlicToKrachai.html#JerusalemArtichokes
14 Aug 20, Natalie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
There are currently several people and nurseries selling Jerusalem artichoke tubers on EBay Australia. I've just bought the cheapest lot from Sydney NSW.
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I love these and find the best way to cook them is unpeeled and they then peel easily, with fingers, while hot. Delicious - like a cross between an artichoke heart and a kipfler potato

- Denise

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