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Skorospelka Sunchoke - Sustainably Grown

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Helianthus tuberosus
Reddish skin, white flesh.

Also known as Jerusalem Artichoke. The product of a Soviet-era breeding program, Skorospelka produces a compact set of smooth tubers. Known locally as Red and Tan, each plant yields a fair number of tubers with reddish skin and, especially on young tubers, tan splotches. The considerable size of the blunt-ended tubers accounts for the excellent overall yield, while the relatively knob-free shape is popular with cooks.

Zone 3-7.

6-8' tall. Maine Grown.

ships in fall

Quick Details

Flesh Color: white
Height: 6-8'
Maine Grown: Yes
Skin Color: reddish
Hardy in Zones: 3–7

Compare

Compare with other Sunchokes
Variety	Product Type	Flesh Color	Height	Maine Grown	Skin Color	Hardy to Zone	Maximum Hardiness Zone
Canaan Cream ECO	tubers	white	6-8'	Yes	tan	3	7
Skorospelka ECO	tubers	white	6-8'	Yes	reddish	3	7

Additional Information

Sunchoke

Also known as Jerusalem Artichoke, these vigorous native perennial tubers have a flavor and texture somewhat like water chestnuts. Dig them in the fall and store for winter enjoyment in tight containers to conserve moisture, or dig in the spring as an early fresh vegetable. Each year it grows up into a 6–8' tall ornamental hedge topped with golden flowers shaped more like daisies than sunflowers.

Sunchokes are in the same plant family as artichokes but are more closely related to sunflowers. ‘Jerusalem’ is thought to be a corruption of girasole, the Italian word for sunflower; or perhaps early settlers to New England celebrated their “new Jerusalem” with this sturdy native wild food.

Growing Sunchokes

Store refrigerated until planting; do not allow tubers to dry out. Plant whole or cut into pieces with 1–2 eyes. Plant 3–4" deep, 12–14" apart. One pound contains approximately 5 tubers, potentially cut into 18–20 pieces. Depending on the growing season and when you harvest, tubers can reach 6" long, 3" across and weigh up to a pound.

Caution: plant sunchokes in an area that is easy to control; they will spread and are rather difficult to eradicate.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around late September through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.

Sunchokes usually ship in late October and may be sent separately from the rest of your order.

Note to Alaska and far north customers: We cannot guarantee an early shipment, so please plan accordingly and order early.

We cannot accommodate specific ship date requests or guarantee your order will arrive by a certain day.