White Jewel Sunchoke

Sunchokes, also called Jerusalem Artichokes, are actually a relative of sunflower cultivated for their tubers. Sunchokes are a native root group from the Midwest with a high inulin content, they were/are a traditional remedy for diabetes. The tubers resemble ginger size, but are usually cooked like a potatoes (mashed, fried, roasted, etc). Watch out they give you GAS if you eat too much :)

White Jewel- Stunning white color of the roots, large like white mammoth but not very knobby. It was found in the 1900's in the valley near the Jewel mountains surrounding the valley in Montana.

Pot Size: 4inch pot

Plant size: Nov- April (dormant root) April-Oct (4-10inches tall)

USDA Hardiness 3-10