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 P

(Best months for growing Jerusalem Artichokes in Australia - temperate 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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16 Aug 20, Peter Hovey (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Green Harvest at Witta on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland have them at present just bought some about 3 weeks ago they do mail order or click and collect.https://greenharvest.com.au/Plants/GarlicToKrachai.html#JerusalemArtichokes
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14 Aug 20, Natalie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
There are currently several people and nurseries selling Jerusalem artichoke tubers on EBay Australia. I've just bought the cheapest lot from Sydney NSW.
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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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03 May 20, Luciano zecchin (USA - Zone 10a climate)
Can I grow sunchokes in containers ? If so does it require anything special and when is the best time to plant?
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23 Jun 20, Oriana (USA - Zone 10a climate)
I have the same question. Hoping someone responds...
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02 Aug 21, Jessica (USA - Zone 7b climate)
I only plant these in containers, because they spread like wild. I have used cloth bags and terra cotta. They grew very well in both. (Zone 7)
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02 May 20, Fiona Buchanan (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Hello I've just been given a huge bag of Jerusalem artichokes. No problems in using them but I want to keep some tubers to plant out at then of winter /spring. Can anyone tell me how to store them until then.
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08 May 20, Anon (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
Plant a few them out now. As sunflowers, they are prettier in a north facing spot. They'll be fine as long as they get a bit of water. Be warned they can be quite invasive over a couple of year period if you're not careful.
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06 May 20, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Google how to store them.
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