Jerusalem Artichoke - Helianthus tuberosus
A species of sunflower native to central North America. Also known as sunchokes, sun-roots, wild sunflowers, and earth apples. A herbaceous perennial that grows edible tubers below ground and a very impressive tall flower spike above ground. The tubers can be eaten raw, cooked or pickled and the foliage/flowers are edible to ruminant stock (as are the tubers). The plant has low energy requirements and will grow in almost any soil. You are buying by weight 350g (during dormancy only- winter months)
Jerusalem Artichoke - Helianthus tuberosus
A species of sunflower native to central North America. Also known as sunchokes, sun-roots, wild sunflowers, and earth apples. A herbaceous perennial that grows edible tubers below ground and a very impressive tall flower spike above ground. The tubers can be eaten raw, cooked or pickled and the foliage/flowers are edible to ruminant stock (as are the tubers). The plant has low energy requirements and will grow in almost any soil. You are buying by weight 350g (during dormancy only- winter months)