The taste of raw tubers is pleasant, sweetish, and slightly nutty. Reminiscent of a stump of white cabbage, turnip or chestnut. The structure is juicy, tender, like a radish. When fried, it is most similar to potatoes, only slightly sweeter.
Where is the best place to plant Jerusalem artichoke
Choose a well-lit area for Jerusalem artichoke, where it will not shade other plants, since its stems reach a height. It is best to plant Jerusalem artichoke along the perimeter of the garden or along the fence.
Do I need to water Jerusalem artichoke
Plants should be watered only during a long dry period, while 1 to 1.5 buckets of water are taken per plant. If it rains regularly in the summer, then watering the Jerusalem artichoke is not necessary at all.
When Jerusalem artichoke begins to grow
The approximate time from planting Jerusalem artichoke to the first shoots is 2-4 weeks. The time from planting to the autumn harvest of Jerusalem artichoke is 40-50 weeks.
What to plant next to Jerusalem artichoke
Legumes (beans, peas), cabbage, radishes, turnips, onions (all kinds), eggplants, and berry bushes - currants, gooseberries - remarkably coexist next to Jerusalem artichoke. Do not plant parsley and celery next to Jerusalem artichoke; it is undesirable to plant potatoes and tomatoes next to it.
How to fertilize Jerusalem artichoke
Fortunately, choosing the best Jerusalem artichoke fertilizer is a very simple task. These plants will thrive on an all-purpose garden fertilizer containing equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Fertilizer with a ratio of 10-10-10 will be very effective.
