{"product_id":"helianthus-tuberosus","title":"Helianthus tuberosus (Fr: topinambour | En: Jerusalem artichoke)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"255\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eJerusalem Artichoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"368\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eHelianthus tuberosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sunchoke, Iroquois Potato\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Topinambour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"644\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eHelianthus tuberosus\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eJerusalem Artichoke\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eperennial sunflower\u003c\/strong\u003e native to eastern North America. It has long been cultivated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eFirst Nations communities\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially the \u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eHaudenosaunee\u003c\/strong\u003e, hence the traditional name “\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eIroquois potato\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"930\" class=\"\"\u003eThe plant produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eedible tubers\u003c\/strong\u003e that are rich in \u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"710\"\u003einulin\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dietary fibre that acts as a prebiotic. While extremely nutritious and \u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"802\"\u003elow in starch\u003c\/strong\u003e, inulin can cause \u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"840\"\u003edigestive upset\u003c\/strong\u003e (gas, cramps) in those not accustomed to it—hence the humorous nickname “\u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"928\"\u003efartichoke\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1378\" class=\"\"\u003eThe tubers grown at our nursery originate from \u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"999\"\u003ewild-type plants\u003c\/strong\u003e collected along river shores, and retain \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003ediverse shapes and colours\u003c\/strong\u003e not typically seen in commercial cultivars. In addition to its value as a food crop, it’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003estriking ornamental plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003ebright yellow flowers that bloom from late summer to late fall\u003c\/strong\u003e, often \u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003epersisting through the first frosts and even snowfalls\u003c\/strong\u003e—long after most other wildflowers have faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1640\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eH. tuberosus\u003c\/em\u003e spreads \u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003evigorously through underground rhizomes\u003c\/strong\u003e and should be planted in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003econtained or designated area\u003c\/strong\u003e, or with other aggressive species that can compete. It can be controlled by mowing, and thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003esunny, moderately moist\u003c\/strong\u003e soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"2003\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.5 to 5 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: August to November\u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich, loose, well-drained preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fields, forest edges, riverbanks\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late-season nectar source, soil stabilizer\u003cbr data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes – edible tubers (high in inulin; may cause digestive sensitivity)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088606560500,"sku":"HELITUBER","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/tuberosus3.jpg?v=1662729317","url":"https:\/\/nurseryfortheearth.com\/en\/products\/helianthus-tuberosus","provider":"Nursery for the Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}