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| Identification |
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Genus
Helianthus
Species
tuberosus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Jerusalem artichoke
sunchoke
girasole
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S12064
Data source
UnVeg p205
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Biennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6' - 12'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 07
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly alkaline
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to partial shade is ideal for Helianthus tuberosus. Helianthus tuberosus is known as girasole in Italian.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is sweet, nutty, crisp and starchless. The list of beneficial vitamins and minerals found in Helianthus tuberosus is impressive; notably thiamine and potassium are both present. Jerusalem artichoke (sometimes called sunchoke) is most commonly used fresh or cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Tall stalks
Crop spacing
1'
Row spacing
3'
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Oct 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very hardy
Heat requirement
Any
Fertilizer
Potassium
Time to harvest
late fall to spring
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Fresh
Nutritional value
Thiamine
Potassium
Edible parts
Tubers
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
sweet, nutty, crisp and starchless
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
New crops can be started from April through October, providing a 7 month rotation. Provide 1' spacing when grown in quantity. Separate each row by approximately 3'. Potassium is required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is late fall to spring. Propagation of Helianthus tuberosus can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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