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Fall Perennial Vegetable Care

November 16, 2011 - GrowOrganic

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Jerusalem Artichokes 101

Want an easy to grow, unusual vegetable? Try Jerusalem artichokes. What is a Jerusalem artichoke? Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus) are really sunflowers with fat, edible roots. They’re also popularly known as Sun Chokes. Growing Jerusalem artichokes Plant our Jerusalem artichoke tubers in the spring and stand back! They are hardy to USDA zone 2 and grow best in the cooler two-thirds of the U.S. Watch the plants grow to 10 feet tall and 6 feet across, starred with yellow flowers.…

Keep artichokes going through the winter in USDA zone 6 and 7 gardens

Artichokes are the new stars of the edible garden. Of course we all love to dip the chokes in butter, but artichoke plants also have great design elements with their dramatic height, spiky foliage, and purple flowers. Protect your artichokes from frost and welcome them back in the spring. Artichokes can grow for 6 to 7 years, and our Green Globe artichokes are a variety that does well in cold weather. If you’re in USDA zones 6 and 7 you can pamper them through the winter. In our new video on…

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