Jerusalem Artichoke Tubers - Pack of 2 | Premium Seeds for Planting & Gardening

Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke) Growing Guide

Key Features:

• Quantity: Pack of 2 tubers
• Mature Height: 5-10 feet
• Sunlight Needs: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil (pH 5.8-6.5)
• Uses: Edible tubers for culinary use, ornamental plant, and animal forage

Product Details:

• Germination Rate: High for successful growth
• Seed Freshness: New tubers for optimal sprouting
• Sourcing: Sustainably harvested
• Shelf Life: Best planted within one year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions

Seed Preparation:

• Select healthy, disease-free tubers.
• If tubers are large, cut them into 2-3 inch pieces, ensuring each piece has at least one bud/eye.
• Allow cut pieces to dry and callus over for a day before planting.

Sowing Instructions:

• Planting Depth: 4-6 inches deep
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart in rows spaced 3 feet apart
• Planting Time: Early spring, as soon as soil is workable

Germination:

• Sprouts typically emerge in 2-4 weeks, depending on soil temperature and moisture levels.

Transplanting:

• Not required—Jerusalem artichokes are directly planted in the ground.

Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Harvesting:
  • Harvest after the first frost, when the plant tops die back.
  • Dig carefully to avoid damaging the tubers.