Helianthus tuberosus (Jerusalem artichoke). This species is native to east and central USA, It will spread quite rapidly producing a forest of slender stems terminating into small yellow flowerheads. The summer watering and feeding will give yields of larger more succulent tubers.
Annual, Vegetable
East and Central America.
Vegetable contains vitamin c and many mineral salts.
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Harvesting may start in Late autumn. Harvesting may end in Early winter. Fairly easy to grow.
Seed or division in autumn or spring.
Slugs and snails.
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