Dwarf

Variety

Dwarf

created by phteven2 at 09.03.2023

Features

Location

Balkon

Beet

Kübel

Freiland

Topf

tiefgründiger Boden

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Jerusalem artichokes (Helianthus tuberosus) belong botanically to the Asteraceae family. The inflorescences resemble those of a sunflower. Jerusalem artichoke 'Dwarf' produces purple tubers that are very tasty. The plant remains small and compact, so it can also be grown in containers. 'Dwarf' only reaches a height of just under one meter. However, it is just as productive in tuber formation as its larger relatives. The tubers are around 6-7 cm in size and rather thick. They are somewhat spicier than our other varieties. They taste best briefly fried in a pan, seasoned with salt and pepper and served over a leaf salad.

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

Jerusalem artichoke is normally cultivated as an annual. It is undemanding and does not make any great demands on its location, although it can also be grown in nutrient-poor soils. It follows crops that leave loose soil very well in the crop rotation. Waterlogging should be avoided. Although Jerusalem artichoke prefers sunny locations, it is equally at home in partial shade. During very early planting, the young Jerusalem artichoke plants can be covered with fleece to speed up sprouting. The tubers are placed at a depth of 10 to 12 cm. In principle, the same cultivation technique can be used as for potatoes. This means that the rows are mounded up to accelerate tuber sprouting and make it easier to harvest the tubers later. When the leaves fall off (collapse), the tubers are ready for harvesting. For harvesting, the tubers are pulled out of the ground by the stem or carefully dug up with a garden shovel. Jerusalem artichoke tubers are extremely hardy and can withstand even severe frosts in the ground. It is therefore also possible to overwinter them and harvest them the following spring (before new shoots appear!). The soil should be covered with straw or leaves in order to be able to harvest even in frosty weather. Jerusalem artichokes can be grown in the same location for several years.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

10 cm

Companion Plants

No companion plants

Diseases

Downy mildew

Rust of sunflower

Black spot of roses

Powdery mildews

Pests

Land snails

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