Jerusalem artichokes, sometimes called sun chokes, is the tuberous root of a sunflower-like plant. Many farmers consider the plant a weed as its perennial nature makes control difficult in crop fields.
Plants grow approximately six to ten feet tall.
Mature tubers are like small knobby Irish potatoes. Several tubers are produced near each flower stalk. Plant Jerusalem artichoke tubers similarly to potatoes. Plant in loose, fertile soil in full sun. Copyright 1995 by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois.