Season
Harvest the tubers from fall to early spring. Note: it is best to locate these while they are in flower, and then return to harvest the tubers beginning
in fall.
Fun Facts
The Jerusalem Artichoke is in the genus Helianthus along with the common sunflower, and may be confused with it or other species in that genus. However, none of the other species have tubers.
It is rumored that the name ‘Jerusalem’ came from a mis-pronounciation of its name in Spanish (girasol) and Italian (girasole), which literally mean ‘spinning sun.’
Click here for a recipe for Artichoke Chiffon Pie!