{"product_id":"jerusalem-artichoke-helianthus-tuberosus-live-plants-sunchoke-edible-perennial-zones-4-9","title":"Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) Live Plants – Sunchoke, Edible Perennial, Zones 4–9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelianthus tuberosus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Sunflower You Can Eat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelianthus tuberosus\u003c\/em\u003e, the Jerusalem Artichoke (also called Sunchoke or Sunroot), is a native North American perennial that produces edible tubers with a mild, nutty flavor reminiscent of water chestnuts when eaten fresh. Bake them like potatoes, slice them raw into salads, or roast them — they're incredibly versatile. In late summer, plants also produce cheerful yellow sunflower-like blooms up to 6 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer – yellow sunflower-like flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest tubers in fall after frost kills the tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife tend not to browse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thinly — tastes like water chestnuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted\/baked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like potatoes with a nuttier flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in inulin (prebiotic fiber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants in 3.25\" pots. Select your quantity above. The mature plants shown in our photos are significantly larger than what ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Restrictions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck Agricultural restrictions if this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is guaranteed to arrive healthy. If something looks off upon delivery, message us with a photo — all plants are insured for transit issues. Once a healthy plant is in your hands, we're happy to answer care questions, though we can't be responsible for post-delivery care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegetable-plants\"\u003eCulinary Plants\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-native\"\u003eNative North American selections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 Plant in a 3.25\" Pot","offer_id":46475201609864,"sku":"JA-P-1","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Plants in 3.25\" Pots","offer_id":46475201642632,"sku":"JA-P-3","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Plants in 3.25\" Pots","offer_id":46475201675400,"sku":"JA-P-5","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/JerusalemArt.png?v=1788289980","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/jerusalem-artichoke-helianthus-tuberosus-live-plants-sunchoke-edible-perennial-zones-4-9","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}