Often referred to as sunchokes, an super easy to grow root vegetable growing 6-10' tall with small yellow sunflower like flowers. Roots have nice nutty like flavour can be eaten raw or cooked like potato. High in inulin and best fermented to avoid its flatulent effects. Harvested for consumption in the fall and winter months. Spreads easily by roots and can grow in just about any soil condition, so make sure to plant in a permanent location.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Water: Moderate - can handle some drought conditions
Soil: Loose, well draining slightly alkaline soil
Hardiness: Zone 3a
Pollination: Self-pollinatingPricing may fluctuate depending on size availability. To order, please contact us with a list of the type, variety and quantity of plants desired. Pre-payments will be required to put plants on hold for you until pick up.
Free local delivery on purchases over $200 (message for details). Sorry, no mail shipping at this time.
E-mail edibleplantsource@gmail.com or call 250-538-2380 to set a pick-up time or pop by the nursery March-May Sat 11-4 and Sun 11-2.
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