This highly productive tuber species is native to central North America and has been widely distributed by indigenous people who recognize its value as a perennial food crop. Also known as Jerusalem Artichokes, although it is not from Jerusalem and not related to the Artichoke, Sunchoke tubers are high in natural fibers and non-glycemic sugars and can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant can grow to 10 feet tall and features sunflower-esque yellow flowers. At the end of the growing season each plant will have produced a bounty of food and growing next year's crop is as simple as leaving a tuber in the ground. When you receive your tubers you can either store them to eat as you would a potato, or plant them directly into the soil to grow your own plant the following season.
Varieties:
Stampede: A powerhouse producer with tan, blocky tubers and a classic nutty-sweet flavor. Vigorous, reliable, and great for roasting, mashing, and winter storage.
Ruby Red/Cranberry Red: Red-skinned, crisp, and slightly sweeter than standard types. Holds color when cooked and performs well raw, roasted, or pickled. Strong yields with good drought tolerance.
Pink Crispy: Blush-pink skins and an ultra-crunchy, clean flavor made for raw eating, slaws, and quick pickles. Compact plants with excellent storage quality.
Skorospelka: Not pictured, but has reddish skin, white flesh. The product of a Soviet-era breeding program, Skorospelka produces a compact set of smooth tubers.
Variety Pack: A mix of all four, but mostly stampede!
Available in 1lb, 5lb, 10lb increments.
Light: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Dry to medium; prefers consistent moisture
Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, and well-drained soils
Height: 6–10 feet
Spread: 2–4 feet or more through underground tubers
Bloom Time: August–October
Flower Color: Golden yellow
Harvest Time: Late fall through early spring, when soil is workable
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Growth Habit: Tall, vigorous perennial that spreads through underground tubers
Native Range: Central and eastern North America; native status in Maine varies by source, with many populations associated with cultivation.
This highly productive tuber species is native to central North America and has been widely distributed by indigenous people who recognize its value as a perennial food crop. Also known as Jerusalem Artichokes, although it is not from Jerusalem and not related to the Artichoke, Sunchoke tubers are high in natural fibers and non-glycemic sugars and can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant can grow to 10 feet tall and features sunflower-esque yellow flowers. At the end of the growing season each plant will have produced a bounty of food and growing next year's crop is as simple as leaving a tuber in the ground. When you receive your tubers you can either store them to eat as you would a potato, or plant them directly into the soil to grow your own plant the following season.
Varieties:
Stampede: A powerhouse producer with tan, blocky tubers and a classic nutty-sweet flavor. Vigorous, reliable, and great for roasting, mashing, and winter storage.
Ruby Red/Cranberry Red: Red-skinned, crisp, and slightly sweeter than standard types. Holds color when cooked and performs well raw, roasted, or pickled. Strong yields with good drought tolerance.
Pink Crispy: Blush-pink skins and an ultra-crunchy, clean flavor made for raw eating, slaws, and quick pickles. Compact plants with excellent storage quality.
Skorospelka: Not pictured, but has reddish skin, white flesh. The product of a Soviet-era breeding program, Skorospelka produces a compact set of smooth tubers.
Variety Pack: A mix of all four, but mostly stampede!
Available in 1lb, 5lb, 10lb increments.
Light: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Dry to medium; prefers consistent moisture
Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, and well-drained soils
Height: 6–10 feet
Spread: 2–4 feet or more through underground tubers
Bloom Time: August–October
Flower Color: Golden yellow
Harvest Time: Late fall through early spring, when soil is workable
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Growth Habit: Tall, vigorous perennial that spreads through underground tubers
Native Range: Central and eastern North America; native status in Maine varies by source, with many populations associated with cultivation.
