Artichoke 'Jerusalem'

Edible

Vegetable

Looking to buy Jerusalem artichoke in the UK? Our robust Jerusalem Artichoke plant is a perennial favorite, perfect for adding nutritious tubers to your garden and culinary repertoire.

Key Features

Hardy perennial root vegetable suitable for UK climates
Produces abundant, knobbly tubers rich in nutrients
Ideal for roasting, salads, soups, and more
Thrives in well-drained soil with minimal maintenance
Delivers a bountiful harvest in late autumn

Planting & Growth Instructions

When to Plant: Best planted from mid-October to April
Planting Depth: 10-15 cm deep, tubers planted horizontally
Spacing: 30 cm apart with 30 cm between rows
Soil Requirements: Prefers well-prepared, well-drained soil in sunny or partially shaded areas
Care Tips: Keep watered during dry spells, earth up stems as they grow, and remove flowers in mid-summer to focus energy on tuber development

Culinary Uses

Jerusalem artichokes are versatile in the kitchen, perfect for mashing, roasting, sautéing, and adding a nutty flavor to salads and soups. Their crunchy texture makes them a delightful addition to any dish.

Care & Maintenance

Susceptible to slugs and snails—use organic repellents
Manage root aphids with BioFriend Plant Defence
Prevent fungal rot by ensuring proper drainage and removing affected plants immediately

Harvesting & Storage

Harvest your Jerusalem artichokes from late October onwards. Post-harvest, store tubers in a cool, dry place or lay trimmings over plants to protect soil warmth during frosts. Tubers are sweeter after a frost when starches convert to sugars.

Ready to elevate your garden and culinary creations? Buy your Jerusalem Artichoke Plant today and enjoy a plentiful autumn harvest!

Details

Artichoke 'Jerusalem' (also known as sunchoke) is a perennial vegetable that produces edible tubers with a sweet, nutty flavour. These tubers, which look somewhat like knobbly potatoes, are perfect for roasting, boiling, or adding to soups and salads. This plant is incredibly easy to grow and requires minimal care. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it ideal for vegetable patches or allotments. As a bonus, it produces tall, sunflower-like plants that add ornamental value before the tubers are ready to harvest in late autumn. 'Jerusalem' artichokes are highly nutritious, rich in vitamins and fibre, and perfect for a variety of culinary uses.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Produces edible tubers with a sweet, nutty flavour
Ideal for roasting, soups, and salads
Tall, sunflower-like plants add ornamental value

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 2 litre pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full Sun
Position	Sheltered
Soil	Well prepared
Planting Time	Spring
Moisture	Moist
Hardiness	Hardy
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	30cm
Height and Spread	2m x 1m
Annual or Perennial	Perennial

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Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Artichoke 'Jerusalem' is a hardy perennial that produces edible tubers with a unique, nutty flavour. These tubers are perfect for roasting, boiling, or using in soups and salads. The tall, sunflower-like stems add ornamental interest before the tubers are harvested in late autumn.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for vegetable gardens and allotments
Produces knobbly, nutritious tubers
Ready for harvest in late autumn

Artichoke 'Jerusalem' is a hardy perennial that produces edible tubers with a unique, nutty flavour. These tubers are perfect for roasting, boiling, or using in soups and salads. The tall, sunflower-like stems add ornamental interest before the tubers are harvested in late autumn.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Ideal for vegetable gardens and allotments
Produces knobbly, nutritious tubers
Ready for harvest in late autumn

Planting Time	November to March
Sunlight & Positioning	Full sun or shade
Where to Plant	Well-drained soil
Growing Location	Sunnny locations

Planting Time	November to March
Sunlight & Positioning	Full sun or shade
Where to Plant	Well-drained soil
Growing Location	Sunnny locations

Artichoke 'Jerusalem' thrives in sunny, well-drained locations. It is easy to grow and requires minimal care, making it a perfect addition to vegetable patches and allotments.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Plant tubers about 10-15cm deep and 30cm apart
Cover with soil and water well after planting
Ideal for growing in garden beds or allotments

Artichoke 'Jerusalem' thrives in sunny, well-drained locations. It is easy to grow and requires minimal care, making it a perfect addition to vegetable patches and allotments.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Plant tubers about 10-15cm deep and 30cm apart
Cover with soil and water well after planting
Ideal for growing in garden beds or allotments

Right Planting Spot	Full sun or partial shade
Soil Preparation	Compost or well rotted manure
How To Plant	Plant 15cm deep
Spacing	30cm between each plant

Right Planting Spot	Full sun or partial shade
Soil Preparation	Compost or well rotted manure
How To Plant	Plant 15cm deep
Spacing	30cm between each plant

Artichoke 'Jerusalem' is low-maintenance and thrives with little attention. Regular watering and occasional feeding will ensure healthy growth and a bountiful harvest of delicious tubers.

Water regularly, especially during dry periods
Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
No pruning necessary; just allow the plant to grow tall and strong
Harvest the tubers in late autumn when the foliage dies back

Artichoke 'Jerusalem' is low-maintenance and thrives with little attention. Regular watering and occasional feeding will ensure healthy growth and a bountiful harvest of delicious tubers.

Water regularly, especially during dry periods
Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
No pruning necessary; just allow the plant to grow tall and strong
Harvest the tubers in late autumn when the foliage dies back

Right Sunlight and Position	Full sun or partial shade
Watering and Feeding	Compost or well rotted manure
Support and Pruning	Max height up to 2 meters
Additional Tips	Keep in cool, damp place

Right Sunlight and Position	Full sun or partial shade
Watering and Feeding	Compost or well rotted manure
Support and Pruning	Max height up to 2 meters
Additional Tips	Keep in cool, damp place