Giant Sunchoke Plant Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Giant Sunchoke is a vigorous perennial plant prized for its tall growth habit, edible underground tubers, and bright sunflower-like flowers. This high-growing variety is ideal for vegetable gardens, edible landscapes, pollinator gardens, and homestead plantings. It produces towering stems topped with attractive yellow blooms and thrives in a wide range of growing conditions. Giant Sunchokes are valued for their productivity, ornamental appeal, and dependable tuber harvests.

Features

• Produces edible underground tubers
• Tall-growing perennial with impressive height
• Bright sunflower-like yellow flowers
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and edible landscapes
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
• Adaptable to various soil conditions
• Ideal for sustainable and homestead gardening

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Helianthus tuberosus
• Common Name (US): Giant Sunchoke, Jerusalem Artichoke
• Seed Type / Variety: Tall Edible Tuber Producing Perennial Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 3-9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-21 days in warm, moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; adaptable to a variety of soil types
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 8-12 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart