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

05 Feb 18, Chi (Australia - arid climate)
Hi Leanne. Thank you very much for your information. What would be the best time to plant them in Perth. Can you give me some tubes? - Chi
14 May 17, sonia marie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I have just received JA`s and want to plant them but we are into the colder months , should i store them and if so how or should i put them in the soil and wait for them to come up ? i dont want to lose these ive been searching for them forever
15 May 17, Giovanni (Australia - temperate climate)
I would store them in a pot filled with damp sand until spring. If you leave them out they will shrivel and if you plant them they may rot unless you have good drainage. Once established they are virtually indestructible and would survive most winters.
26 Apr 17, Wendy (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted a couple of JA's in spring and about 8 weeks ago they shot up with lovely yellow flowers. I cut these off fairly quickly hoping the growth would go back into the Tubers. I am guessing i could dig some up, but i would like to also move some of the tubers to another spot. Can i do this now or should i wait until the spring?
26 Apr 17, Giovanni (Australia - temperate climate)
You could 'raid' a few now if you wanted to. They would be riper when the plants start to die back for the winter. Even though they are just about indestructible it would be better to transplant them in the winter when they are dormant.
21 Apr 17, Alan (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I planted Jerusalem Artichoke in February. It is now April and the plants look healthy but have only reached about 1 mtr in height. They reached this height quite quickly but have not moved for about 4 weeks. Is this natural? Thank you.
23 Apr 17, Jonno (Australia - temperate climate)
There could be a number of reasons including; a dry spell, cooler weather, planted late in the season, etc. but if your plants are healthy I don't think you need worry.
12 Mar 17, Garry Chellew (Australia - temperate climate)
Where can you purchase seed stock tubers
13 Mar 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Jerusalem artichoke tubers are usually available from nurseries, garden centres or hardware stores such as Bunnings in the winter, along with seed potatoes, garlic, etc. When you have got them growing you will have them forever, but that's not such a bad thing. All the best.
23 Feb 17, Sandy (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted my JA's last year (late) and didn't harvest them. This year thaey have gone mad. The article says 1.5m tall. Mine are 2.5mts+ with plenty of flowers. Looking forward to harvesting them I don't think I have ever eaten them before. Anyone have good preparation/cooking tips for them?
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where are Jerusalem Artichoke tubers available from in the Edenvale area? (East Rand.)

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