{"product_id":"org-jerusalem-artichoke-2-lb","title":"Organic Jerusalem Artichoke Tubers (2 lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis package contains 2 pounds of certified organic Jerusalem artichoke planting tubers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also called sunchoke, Jerusalem artichoke is a perennial sunflower grown for its crisp, edible tubers. The plant can spread vigorously from tubers left in the soil, so choose a permanent contained bed or a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelianthus tuberosus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jerusalem artichoke or sunchoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dormant planting tubers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; tolerates some partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, deep, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly 5–9 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall, after top growth begins to die back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant when the soil can be worked in late winter or early spring. Place tubers with growing points facing up, cover with soil, and water well. Keep the bed evenly moist while shoots establish. Tall stems may need protection from strong wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest after frost and once the tops begin to die back. Loosen the soil and lift tubers carefully. Tubers left in the ground can regrow the following spring; remove stray pieces if you do not want the planting to spread. In climates where the soil does not freeze hard, tubers can be left in the ground temporarily and dug as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScrub the tubers before use. Their crisp texture can be enjoyed raw, roasted, sautéed, mashed, or added to soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe certified-organic designation applies to the planting tubers in this listing. It does not by itself certify the customer's future growing practices or harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-jerusalem-artichokes-a-growing-guide\"\u003eJerusalem Artichokes 101\u003c\/a\u003e, shop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jerusalem-artichoke-crowns\"\u003eJerusalem artichoke tubers\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennial-vegetable-root-crowns\"\u003eperennial vegetable crowns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543635648625,"sku":"FV266","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Sunchokes1.png?v=1747085332","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/org-jerusalem-artichoke-2-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}