Jerusalem artichoke - BIO
Reference: B9007
Jerusalem Artichoke or Helianthus tuberosus, aka sunroot, sunchoke, earth apple, or topinambour produces edible tubers. Grown organically they are safe to consume.Produces very tall foliage and yellow flowers. Herbaceous perennial. The tubers store their carbohydrate as inulin (not to be confused with insulin) rather than as starch. So, Jerusalem artichoke tubers are a great source of inulin. Commonly used as a dietary fiber. Thin skin does not require skinning and tuber can be eaten raw (in salads). Taste resembles artichoke. 3 tubers per pack or select the value pack.
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Natural Bulbs
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100% Organic NL-BIO-01
Detail
Summer flowering, Various plants, Kitchen garden, Summer garden for pollinators
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Specifications
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height | 200-300cm |
| Flower size | 5-10 cm |
| Colour, scent & traits | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Yellow |
| Scented | No |
| Suitable for | Edible parts | Bee Friendly |
| When | |
|---|---|
| Delivery period | March-May |
| Planting season | April - May |
| Harvest time | November - March |
| Flowering period | Summer and Autumn (Jul-Nov) |
| Ecological | |
|---|---|
| Naturalising | Yes |
| Native to | North America |
| Planting instructions | |
|---|---|
| Prefered location | Sun or partial shade |
| Hardiness | Hardy in most zones |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
| Planting depth | 5-10 cm |
| Plant density | 3-6 per m² |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Certification | ORGANIC NL-BIO-01 |
| Delivered as | Flower bulb in bag |
| Brand | Natural Bulbs |
