Jerusalem artichoke

Where does Jerusalem artichoke grow?

Found in: Africa, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Britain, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Caucasus, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Egypt, Europe, Fiji, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Indochina, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea, Laos, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Romania, SE Asia, Serbia, Sicily, Slovenia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Tasmania, Turkey, Uruguay, United States

Notes: Tubers contain inulin which can cause stomach wind in some people but is also tolerated by diabetics. Almost all Helianthus (60 species) in N and S America are edible.

Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable. Not commonly seen in Papua New Guinea.

Growing Jerusalem artichoke

Cultivation: Plants are grown from vegetative setts. These can be dormant for 7 months before they will grow. The flowers on the plants are removed to increase the yield. Plants can be grown from seed. Tubers are often sweetest after a frost.

Edible Uses: The tubers are eaten boiled or baked. They can be steamed, fried, pickled, pureed, or used in soups and casseroles. They can be eaten raw in salads. (They are suitable for people with diabetes) Roasted tubers are used as a coffee substitute.

Production: Harvesting can start after 3 months.

Nutrition Info

Jerusalem artichoke Photos

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