Jerusalem Artichoke AKA Sunchoke Tubers (Certified Organic)

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.

Sunchokes have a mild, earthy, and slightly sweet flavor with nutty undertones, often compared to a cross between a potato, water chestnut, and artichoke.