Jerusalem
This perennial form of sunflower produces
edible tubers like rough irregular potatoes.
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Requirements to Grow Artichoke Jerusalem
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Any well-prepared and well-drained soil
with half to full sunlight.
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Planting time for Growing Artichoke
Jerusalem
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Plant in mid to late winter. Each year
save some of the best types for replanting in July.
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Cultivation for Artichoke Jerusalem
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Enrich the soil with a dressing of
poultry manure or complete plant food. Set tubers 30-40 cm apart about
10 cm deep. Keep reasonably moist once growth commences. Mulch with
compost. Removing flower buds improves tuber quality. Tubers are dug
from 4-5 months after planting until mid-winter.
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