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 P

(Best months for growing Jerusalem Artichokes in Australia - 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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04 Jul 20, Caroline (Australia - temperate climate)
I could send you some - but pretty sure that’s not possible / legal from Victoria into QLD?
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22 Jun 20, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Look up internet seed selling websites. Google - where to buy J A's.
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23 Dec 19, Antoinette (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I am trying to buy some j/a, but do not seem to find them for sale anywhere. Has anyone got some spare tubers I could buy? Thanks Antoinette
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27 Dec 19, anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try the internet - like diggers and Eden seeds.
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20 Jun 20, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
. I got mine posted from living-mudflower.blogspot.com, they seemed pretty good.
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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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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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Good afternoon, I've read contradicting info that jerusalem artichokes will and won't grow in the tropics. Can you tell me definitely which is right please. I have tried once to grow them in Townsville with no success at all. Are there guidelines for getting good results in the tropics or are they just not suited to the climate. Thank you Jan

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