How to Grow Jerusalem Artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
Your complete guide to growing Jerusalem Artichoke.
📷 Wikipedia: Jerusalem artichokeWhen to Plant Jerusalem Artichoke
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Companion Plants for Jerusalem Artichoke
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil that benefits the heavy-feeding Jerusalem artichoke
Repel aphids and other insects with their strong scent
Deep roots bring up nutrients and provide mulch material
Both are tall plants that can share space efficiently, corn benefits from sunchoke's soil loosening
Repel nematodes and other soil pests that can damage tubers
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Provides ground cover to suppress weeds around tall sunchoke stems
Similar growing requirements and both attract beneficial pollinators
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which inhibits growth of Jerusalem artichoke
Both are tuber crops that compete for soil nutrients and space
Compete for similar nutrients and both are susceptible to similar fungal diseases
