This complete guide covers everything you need to know about planting Jerusalem artichokes, from choosing tubers and the best planting time, to spacing, care, harvesting, and controlling their vigorous growth. . Jerusalem artichokes contain a carbohydrate called inulin (not to be mistaken for insulin) which is hard for the human gut to digest. Make sure you're near a bathroom. The starchy tubers can cause bloating, gas, and diarrhea. They're remarkably hardy perennials that return year after year without replanting, thriving in conditions that challenge many crops. Forgot to water? They'll forgive you. Tough, productive, and almost impossible to fail, they thrive where many other vegetables struggle and deliver heavy yields with very little ongoing care. Pro Tip: I advise harvesting all tubers diligently in the fall and. . Jerusalem Artichokes are an edible tuber, much like a potato.
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