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Jerusalem Artichoke AKA Sunchoke Seeds (Certified Organic)

Sunchoke is a versatile crop that thrives in a variety of climates and remains a valuable addition to gardens and sustainable agriculture efforts today.

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$3.50
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The Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also known as Sunchoke, Sunroot, or Earth Apple, is a hardy, perennial root vegetable native to eastern North America. A member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae), this plant produces elongated, knobby tubers with a crisp, crunchy texture similar to ginger root. Despite its name, it is not related to artichokes but has been cultivated for thousands of years, originally by Native Americans as a reliable food source. Early European colonists later introduced it to Europe, where it became a staple crop before falling into relative obscurity in North America. However, thanks to renewed interest in heirloom and sustainable crops, it has experienced a resurgence in popularity since the late 1990s.

Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.

Additional Info

Botanical Name Helianthus tuberosus
Life Cycle Perennial
Min. Time to Germinate 7 Days
Max. Time to Germinate 14 Days
Depth to Sow Seeds 1/2 in.
When to Sow Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost
Growing Height 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Plant Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Danger N/A
Bloom Color Bright Yellow
Bloom Time Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall
Foliage Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other Details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH Requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets), From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seeds Per Pack 15