Three Red Jerusalem Artichoke Tubers (Organic) - Hardy Red Fuseau Variety - (Sunroot Chokes Or Sunchoke) By Yumheart Gardens

Three Red Jerusalem Artichoke Tubers (Organic) - Hardy Red Fuseau Variety - (Sunroot Chokes Or Sunchoke) By Yumheart Gardens

$17.42
SKU: ABSB016JPFJRS
UPC: 787639570080
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Product Description

Looking for a trouble-free crop that produces well, with little attention, even in poor clay soil Jerusalem artichokes, also known as sunchokes, are a wild native to Eastern North America. These hardy members of the sunflower family do not suffer from any disease or insect pests, and will out-compete the most persistent weeds. A perennial in Zones 3-8, tubers planted any time produce flower stalks which grow 6-8 feet tall. In June-July brilliant yellow blossoms form, attracting seed eating birds through summer. As the plants mature in late summer, an abundance of tasty edible tubers begin to heave up the soil at the base of the plant.. Tubers may be left in the ground and harvested as desired. Frost and cold temperatures do no harm to the tubers, and improves the nutty flavor as well as serving as the best method of storing your crop. In areas where the ground freezes in winter, apply a thick layer of mulch to allow for easy harvest. Tubers left in the ground until spring will sprout a new crop of flowers. In a location that can be dedicated to this perennial crop, plant 1-2 ounce pieces of tuber, with at least two eyes, 4 inches deep, 12-18 inches apart, in rows 18-36 inches apart. Deep sandy loam is best, but clay amended with organic matter will produce up to two pounds or more of good quality tuber per plant. 1 pound of tubers yields enough seed pieces for approximately 16 plants, and should be planted as soon as the tubers are received. Tubers may be stored at 32A - 40AF and 90-95% humidity for a short period of time, as long as they are prevented from drying out. (Pack in damp sand or peat moss)

Features

choose Authentic Yumheart gardens Sunchokes to be assured of the highest quality Winter hardy in severe cold. can remain in ground all winter and dug as needed. Trouble-free crop that produces well.

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Product FAQs

Q: When is the best time to plant Jerusalem artichokes?

Ans: Jerusalem artichokes can be planted any time, but it is recommended to plant them in a location that can be dedicated to this perennial crop.

Q: How deep should I plant the tubers?

Ans: Plant 1-2 ounce pieces of tuber, with at least two eyes, 4 inches deep in rows 18-36 inches apart.

Q: How should I store the tubers?

Ans: Tubers may be stored at 32A - 40AF and 90-95% humidity for a short period of time, as long as they are prevented from drying out. Pack in damp sand or peat moss for storage.

Q: How much yield can I expect from each plant?

Ans: Clay soil amended with organic matter can produce up to two pounds or more of good quality tuber per plant.

Q: Are Jerusalem artichokes winter hardy?

Ans: Yes, Jerusalem artichokes are winter hardy in severe cold and can remain in the ground all winter, to be dug as needed.