Characteristics of the maroon Jerusalem artichoke:
Perennial, easy to grow root vegetable. The plant grows 2-3 m tall and its yellow flowers are a useful food source for bees even in autumn. It is systematically related to sunflowers, as can be seen from its flowers. It can also be grown in pots, but min. It should be at least 50 cm in diameter. It can be harvested when the plant starts to turn brown. It can be harvested in the year of planting.
Rubber:
Dark purple, pear-shaped tubers, can be used in a similar way to potatoes.
Uses:
Edible, slightly nutty, sweet-tasting tubers can be eaten cooked or raw.
Planting:
Plant in March-April in a sunny spot.
Harvesting:
Can be harvested from November in the year of planting.
