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Jerusalem artichoke or topinambour is a species of sunflower that produces big plants, many relatively small flowers and a rich harvest of tubers. The yield of tubers can come close to that of potato plants. The tubers can be eaten similar to potatoes, but are tastier steamed than boiled. They have a similar consistency, but a sweeter, nutt | Jerusalem artichoke or topinambour is a species of sunflower that produces big plants, many relatively small flowers and a rich harvest of tubers. The yield of tubers can come close to that of potato plants. The tubers can be eaten similar to potatoes, but are tastier steamed than boiled. They have a similar consistency, but a sweeter, nutt | ||
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The plant is hardy and can become a pest in your garden if you don't dig out the tubers each year. It can overtake big parts of your garden if left untamed. | The plant is hardy and can become a pest in your garden if you don't dig out the tubers each year. It can overtake big parts of your garden if left untamed. | ||
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Revision as of 18:57, 9 August 2012
Jerusalem artichoke or topinambour is a species of sunflower that produces big plants, many relatively small flowers and a rich harvest of tubers. The yield of tubers can come close to that of potato plants. The tubers can be eaten similar to potatoes, but are tastier steamed than boiled. They have a similar consistency, but a sweeter, nutt
ier flavor; raw and sliced thinly, they can be eaten in a salad.
The green foliage of the plants is an excellent animal feed (my goats and rabbit are very fond of the plants), as are the tubers.
The plant is hardy and can become a pest in your garden if you don't dig out the tubers each year. It can overtake big parts of your garden if left untamed.
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See also
External links
- Jerusalem artichoke Wikipedia
