Sunchoke aka Jerusalem Artichoke

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BASIC IDENTIFICATION:

- Sunchoke, Helianthus tuberosus. Alternative Names: sunroot, wild sunflower, earth apple, Canadian truffle, and Jerusalem artichoke (text) .

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CULTIVATION:

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- Best soil type: Loamy, moist; Sandy, well-drained; Mineral-dense, clay (text) .

- Sowing Season & Habits: Annual, Perennial, Biennial, self seeding, self pollinating, dioecious (text) .

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HARVEST

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COOKING AND EATING:

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SEEDS

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