Sunchoke Tubers
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▶Quick grow facts
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What it is
Jerusalem artichoke, (also called Sunchoke, or Sunroot) is an herbaceous perennial root vegetable in the sunflower family. It is grown for showy, late blooming, yellow sunflowers, or as an edible in the vegetable garden.
NC State ExtensionWhy grow/eat it
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How to use it
Root tubers are edible raw or cooked and they resemble ginger root. They contain a high amount of inulin fiber.
NC State ExtensionHarvest in Houston
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Container tips
Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil; handles dry spells.
NC State ExtensionCautions
Slugs and swift moths may eat holes in the tubers. Consistent weeding and moisture control may help prevent damage.
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