Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke), Helianthus tuberosus – grow Red Rover variety for food & flowers

Sunroot, Sunchoke or Wild Sunflower are other names for the Jerusalem Artichoke, Helianthus tuberosus. It’s a species of sunflower native to North America. Jerusalem Artichoke grows in almost all US States and Canadian Provinces. It’s disease and pest free and VERY drought tolerant. Fifteen (15) Native American tribes used it for food!

We grow the Red Rover variety of Jerusalem Artichoke. All Jerusalem Artichoke are perennials but the Red Rover is especially vigorous. Grow an abundant amount of flowers and food! In fact, the Red Rover flowers far better than Brown-eyed Susan or sunflower plants.

This video shows you how to grow, harvest and eat the Jerusalem Artichoke Helianthus tuberosus 'Red Rover'.


Chapter descriptions
00:00 intro
01:14 ABOUT the Jerusalem Artichoke ‘Red Rover’
03:38 what I would do different
04:33 HARVESTING
05:41 COOKING
06:22 FAMILY taste test – raw and steamed Jerusalem Artichoke
16:28 conclusion


Jerusalem Artichoke roots have a nutty, earthy flavor. You can roast, bake, mash, sautée, grill, or eat it raw.
It grows in zones 3 to 9, is self-fertile, grows in full sun and thrives in high organic soil. Jerusalem Artichoke is grown for flowers or for food.

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