09/02/2026
I kind of regret not growing any sunflowers this year. These late summer sunchokes blooms are filling the void in my heart.
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Sunchokes (or Jerusalem artichokes…not an artichoke at all) are a dual purpose crop for me. We get cheery blooms on long stems AND edible roots similar to a potato. They are native to the US often present in indigenous cuisines. And the flowers feed native birds and bees.
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If you want to grow your own, just plant the edible root directly in the ground a few inches, no special treatment. Be careful where you plant—they get very tall and spread rapidly, giving you sunchokes for life 🙃