Jerusalem artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
- Layer 6 · Roots
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Perennial plant native to North America, cultivated for its edible and nutritious tubers. It features vigorous growth and tall stems that serve as a temporary windbreak. It integrates seamlessly into the root layer of a food forest.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Herbaceous perennial up to 3 m
- Mature diameter: 1 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January — Harvest
- February — Harvest — Planting
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — Harvest
- November — Harvest
- December — Harvest
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Edible tubers are rich in inulin, making them beneficial for digestion.
Where to buy
Related plants
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