Artichoke (Jerusalem) Growing Guide
Helianthus tuberosus
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Any reasonably fertile, well drained soil that holds moisture well.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
Yes. Plants die back to the roots in winter.
Feeding
Not usually required.
Spacing
Single Plants: 60cm (1' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 60cm (1' 11") with 60cm (1' 11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Set out tubers in late winter and early spring, planting them 10cm (4 in) deep. Plants grow quite tall, and can be used to shade heat-sensitive neighbors.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Can be invasive, so use flowers indoors as cut flowers to reduce reseeding.
Harvesting
Harvest tubers from late autumn as required. Make sure all tubers are removed from soil by end of season.
Troubleshooting
Powdery mildew often affects plants in late summer, but does not impact yields.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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