Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, are a unique vegetable that can be grown in many climates. They thrive in full sun and moist soil and can tolerate cold temperatures down to -20°F. Sunchokes are highly productive and will produce an abundant harvest of tubers with little effort from the gardener. In addition to being eaten raw or cooked, sunchoke tubers can be used for fermentation projects such as making alcohol or pickles. Popular companion plants to grow alongside sunchokes include beans, peas, lettuce, spinach and kale. Since they act as nitrogen fixers when planted with legumes they help increase nutrient content in the soil while providing additional food sources for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Planting sunchokes is a great way to add variety to your garden while taking advantage of their health benefits!