Root

Jerusalem Artichoke

Helianthus tuberosus

Knobbly sunchoke tubers — also grows tall yellow sunflowers in August.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Soil

Average

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Tubers

Lifecycle

Perennial

Hardiness

Hardy

perennialvigoroustubers

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks hardy Jerusalem artichoke tubers suited to UK temperate climates with reliable germination rates.

Crocus

Offers deep containers essential for growing Jerusalem artichokes' extensive root systems in London gardens.

Amazon UK

Provides digging tools needed for harvesting Jerusalem artichoke tubers from established plants efficiently.