Growing Jerusalem Artichokes, also Sunchoke

Helianthus tuberosus : Asteraceae / the daisy family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
                    P P

(Best months for growing Jerusalem Artichokes in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Plant tubers
  • Easy to grow. Plant tubers about 5cm (1.5") deep.. Best planted at soil temperatures between 46°F and 59°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 12 - 18 inches apart
  • Harvest in 15-20 weeks.
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Tomatoes, cucumbers

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06 Sep 19, Kelly (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Green Harvest online store has Jerusalem artichokes in stock now.
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20 Aug 19, Brian GRIBBEN (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Where can I acquire some tubers to grow I live in Auckland?
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26 Aug 19, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Search on-line where to buy JA in NZ.
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02 Aug 19, Ally Blacketer (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi I would love to grow these plants but can’t seem to get my hands on any. Please will you help me to find and purchase them. I’m from Sydney NSW Australia Glenmore Park 2745
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04 Aug 19, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try the internet - where to buy JA.
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11 Jul 19, Vikas Beri (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I'm in Townsville. Where can I buy /get by post ?..Jerusalem Artichoke tubers to plant ?
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17 Jul 19, Lorelei White (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Green Harvest at Witta near Maleny have online store. I just bought my Jerusalem Artichokes at QLD Garden Show from their stall. I just planted mine today following the instructions from Green Harvest also available online. Good luck Lol White
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12 Jul 19, Dianne (Australia - arid climate)
Bunnings sells an 8-pack (Bloomin' Bulbs range) that is available in most stores. (I checked availability for Mackay recently and noticed that a bunch of stores all the way up the coast stocked them as well.) If they don't have any, it might be worth checking Mitre 10. I recall the store in Sarina having some and suspect that it might be something that the chain stocks on a regular basis. Best wishes in finding some bulbs near where you live!
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12 Jul 19, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Look on the internet.
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26 May 19, Alicia Korte (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
I am ready to harvest my Jerusalem do I leave them in the ground to harvest them again in September or do I pick them now to be planted then?
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I am growing J.Artichokes and they are 2 metres tall and still not flowering .They grow taller than 1.5 metres for sure I usually pickle them and they are delicious. I havent noticed any flatulance,may be the pickling process helps.

- Julie Rowles

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