Jerusalem Artichoke
Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)
A tall, cheerful sunflower relative grown for its sweet, nutty, versatile tubers
🌿 Jerusalem artichoke, also known as sunchoke, is a vigorous perennial sunflower grown for its knobbly, edible tubers. Despite the name, it isn’t related to globe artichokes — instead, it produces tall stems topped with bright yellow flowers and a generous crop of crisp, sweet, nutty tubers underground. Easy to grow, highly productive, and excellent for winter harvesting, Jerusalem artichoke is a fantastic choice for edible gardens, wildlife areas, and anyone looking to grow reliable, flavourful root crops with minimal effort.
Tubers
The tubers have a sweet, nutty, earthy flavour with a crisp texture when raw and a creamy finish when cooked.
• Delicious roasted, where they caramelise beautifully
• Excellent in soups and purees
• Lovely sautéed, steamed, or mashed
• Can be eaten raw in salads for a crisp, nutty bite
• Pairs well with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and butter
Tuber flavour: sweet, nutty, earthy, slightly artichoke‑like
Flowers
The small sunflower‑like blooms are edible.
• Mild flavour
• Attractive as a garnish
• Highly valuable for pollinators
Flower flavour: mild, lightly floral
