Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus 'Gigant') in a P9 pot

Helianthus tuberosus 'Gigant' is a vigorous, hardy Jerusalem artichoke known for its tall growth (2-3 m) and rich yield of edible tubers. This variety forms large, elongated tubers with a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Above ground, the plant grows to an impressive height and blooms in late summer with bright yellow flowers that attract many bees and other pollinators. Harvest in autumn or winter after the plant has died back. Leave some tubers on the plant so it will sprout again the following year.

Applications

• Cuisine: cooking, baking or roasting tubers
• Garden: beautiful ornamental background plant

Important!
These are hardy but not evergreen plants. In winter, the above-ground parts die back and the plant goes dormant. Therefore, when you receive the plant, it may sometimes seem like you're receiving an empty pot or a dead plant. This is completely normal: the plant is still alive and safely underground in its pot. Give it a spot in your garden, and in spring it will naturally sprout again from the underground parts.