Planting Jerusalem artichoke , otherwise known as Jerusalem artichoke, is not very popular with us, although it is both decorative and useful plant. Jerusalem artichoke produces edible tubers that were once considered a wonderful delicacy. Thanks to the planting of Jerusalem artichoke, we will attract butterflies to our garden (they are attracted by the smell of this plant's flowers) and songbirds (e.g. finches, which love Jerusalem artichoke seeds). Seehow and when to plant Jerusalem artichoketo get a large yield of tasty tubers!
Jerusalem artichoke tubers for planting
Where to plant Jerusalem artichoke?
Planting Jerusalem artichoke does not require special climatic conditions , it is a very tolerant plant. Jerusalem artichoke is able to withstand frosts down to about -14 ° C. When choosinga suitable position for planting Jerusalem artichoke , it is worth knowing a few requirements of this plant. She prefers a sunny position, but also feels good in light shade. Likes airy, nutrient-rich and moist soil. Jerusalem artichoke tolerates drought well, but if we want a higher yield of tubers, it is worth irrigating the plant additionally.The Jerusalem artichoke planting position should be changed every 3-4 years , and maize is a very good forecrop.
Good to know!When planting Jerusalem artichoke in the garden, take into account that it is a fast-growing, expansive and quite voracious plant. Therefore, let's not plant too much Jerusalem artichoke and not in the immediate vicinity of other vegetables that can be drowned out by Jerusalem artichoke.
How to plant Jerusalem artichoke?
Jerusalem artichoke is propagated only vegetatively , and the planting material consists of its tubers. In order for us to grow a he althy and strong plant, the tubers for planting must have a weight of approx. 40-60 g.Jerusalem artichoke tubers should be planted 10-15 cm deep , 50-60 cm apart in a row and 70-100 cm between rows.
When to plant Jerusalem artichoke?
The bestplanting date for Jerusalem artichokeis fall or early spring (March-April). In spring, we plant Jerusalem artichoke tubers shallow, i.e. 10 cm deep. When planting in the fall, place them a little deeper - about 15 cm underground.
Jerusalem artichoke care after planting
Once we have planted Jerusalem artichokewe should regularly weed the soil around the plantings and support tall stems. If we want to avoid supporting, in the middle of summer we can trim the plant to about 1.5 m in height.
Jerusalem artichoke has two harvest dates , autumn and spring.The above-ground parts are cut off in October and the tubers are dug up immediately or left in the ground until March. If we decide to harvest in spring, then the cut above-ground parts should be covered with the soil in which the tubers will winter. Jerusalem artichoke harvested in autumn has higher nutritional values (even twice as much vitamin C and fructans), while tubers harvested in spring (in March) are sweeter as a result of overcooling during winter.
Katarzyna Marcinkowska
