Jerusalem Artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
Family: Asteraceae
Jerusalem Artichoke grows in full sun and prefers loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Jerusalem Artichoke
Jerusalem Artichoke growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Loose, fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.8-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Jerusalem Artichoke as Usually propagated from tubers, with planting or establishment depth listed as Plant tubers 3-5 inches deep. Days to maturity are listed as 120-150 days.
Plant Overview
Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a vegetable with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0136
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Vegetable
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Jerusalem Artichoke is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Loose, fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.8-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.8-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is usually propagated from tubers. Planting-depth guidance: Plant tubers 3-5 inches deep. The listed time to maturity is 120-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Usually propagated from tubers
- Seed depth
- Plant tubers 3-5 inches deep
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-150 days
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Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.