{"product_id":"jerusalem-artichokeshelianthus-tuberosusthe-sunflowers-secret-sister-beauty-above-bounty-below","title":"Jerusalem Artichokes-Helianthus tuberosus-The sunflower’s secret sister — beauty above, bounty below.”","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"\" class=\"wt-text-body-01 wt-break-word\"\u003e\n            50 seeds per packet (these are seeds not the tubers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelianthus tuberosus (in the sunflower\/daisy family, Asteraceae) \u003cbr\u003eDespite the name, they are not related to globe artichokes, and they are not from Jerusalem\u003cbr\u003eNative range: North America (especially the eastern and central regions). Cultivated by Indigenous peoples long before European colonization. \u003cbr\u003eThey produce knobby, underground tubers (edible) and aboveground stems that bear yellow, sunflower-type blooms.\u003cbr\u003eTubers are roughly 3–7.5 cm thick, up to ~7.5 cm long (or larger), and come in colors from pale brown\/white to red or purple.\u003cbr\u003eCarbohydrate source: Unlike many root vegetables, Jerusalem artichokes store carbohydrates as inulin\u003cbr\u003eWiley Online Library\u003cbr\u003eBecause inulin is not digested in the small intestine, it acts as a prebiotic (feeding beneficial gut bacteria) and has minimal immediate effect on blood sugar (i.e., low glycemic response)\u003cbr\u003eTypical nutrition (per 1 cup, ~150 g, raw slices): ~110 calories, ~3 g protein, ~26.1 g carbs, negligible fat. \u003cbr\u003eThey are sources of minerals including iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. \u003cbr\u003eThey also contain fiber (from inulin\/oligofructose) which supports digestive health, though the fermentation of inulin in the colon can lead to gas, bloating, or discomfort for some people.\u003cbr\u003eSome folk and traditional uses consider Jerusalem artichokes beneficial for digestion, and studies have explored their use in functional foods or as a fiber supplement.\u003cbr\u003eLife cycle: a perennial—the aboveground portion dies back in winter; tubers overwinter in the soil\u003cbr\u003eSoil \u0026amp; fertility: relatively undemanding; moderate fertility is sufficient. It competes well with weeds once established. \u003cbr\u003eTuber development time: depends on genotype and growing conditions; ranges often from 110 to 240 days. \u003cbr\u003eHardiness \/ winter survival: tubers can survive quite low temps (e.g. down to –30 °C in many cases) in suitable soils. \u003cbr\u003eHarvest timing: often harvested in fall, especially after the first frost (some say frost helps convert inulin to more digestible forms and improves taste). \u003cbr\u003eChallenges: Because tubers remain in the ground, complete removal is difficult—this allows re-sprouting and potential invasiveness. It can be considered somewhat weedy or invasive in some settings. \u003cbr\u003eDiseases \u0026amp; pests: Common diseases include stem rot (Sclerotium \/ Agroathelia), mold, blights, rust, powdery mildew, etc.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tradeglobalinvestorus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53781835120824,"sku":"3DF58MQ","price":1.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/1108\/6264\/files\/Output_151.jpg?v=1784341761","url":"https:\/\/tradeglobalinvestorus.com\/products\/jerusalem-artichokeshelianthus-tuberosusthe-sunflowers-secret-sister-beauty-above-bounty-below","provider":"Tradeglobalinvestorus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}