{"title":"Jerusalem Artichokes (Sunchokes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJerusalem artichokes, also known as sunchokes, are flavourful root vegetables prized for their tender texture, subtly sweet and nutty taste, and versatility in the kitchen. These distinctive tubers are an excellent choice for home cooks, restaurants, and culinary professionals looking for seasonal ingredients with plenty of creative possibilities. Jerusalem artichokes can be roasted until golden, blended into smooth purées, added to soups, or prepared as a flavourful side dish for meat, fish, and vegetarian meals. Their distinctive character makes them equally suited to simple everyday recipes and refined menus. Available in Canada according to seasonal supply, our Jerusalem artichokes are selected with freshness and quality in mind. Whether you are discovering sunchokes for the first time or purchasing Jerusalem artichokes for restaurant menus and larger culinary projects, these versatile tubers make a distinctive addition to seasonal cooking. Browse our Jerusalem artichokes and find fresh sunchokes for your next recipe or menu.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"v-topinambour-2-plants","title":"Jerusalem artichoke","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"73\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eJerusalem artichoke (2 plants) – A hardy and tasty perennial! ????\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"77\"\u003e The \u003cstrong data-end=\"161\" data-start=\"135\"\u003eJerusalem\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"95\" data-start=\"80\"\u003eartichoke\u003c\/strong\u003e ( \u003cem data-end=\"119\" data-start=\"97\"\u003eHelianthus tuberosus\u003c\/em\u003e ), also known as \u003cstrong data-end=\"177\" data-start=\"165\"\u003esunchoke\u003c\/strong\u003e , is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"215\" data-start=\"187\"\u003ehardy perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e that produces beautiful \u003cstrong data-end=\"260\" data-start=\"243\"\u003eyellow flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e resembling small sunflowers. But its true treasure lies underground: its \u003cstrong data-end=\"375\" data-start=\"349\"\u003eedible tubers\u003c\/strong\u003e , with a sweet taste reminiscent of hazelnut and artichoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"432\"\u003eExtremely easy to grow, it \u003cstrong data-end=\"497\" data-start=\"460\"\u003eadapts to all soil types\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"530\" data-start=\"501\"\u003ereturns year after year\u003c\/strong\u003e without any special care. A must-have for a sustainable vegetable garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"612\" data-start=\"609\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"614\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"618\"\u003eCharacteristics of the Jerusalem artichoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"969\" data-start=\"657\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"685\" data-start=\"660\"\u003ePlanting period\u003c\/strong\u003e : March - April\u003cbr data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"700\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"717\" data-start=\"706\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e : September - October (or in winter for a milder flavor)\u003cbr data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"780\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"786\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : Up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"833\" data-start=\"819\"\u003e2.5 m (8')\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"833\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"839\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e : Full sun\u003cbr data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"868\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"874\"\u003eHardiness zone\u003c\/strong\u003e : 4\u003cbr data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"899\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"905\"\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e : Hardy perennial\u003cbr data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"931\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"961\" data-start=\"937\"\u003eDeer resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e : No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"974\" data-start=\"971\"\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1023\" data-start=\"980\"\u003ePlanting and cultivation of Jerusalem artichokes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003eWhen and where to plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1058\" data-start=\"1055\"\u003e Plant as soon as the soil can be worked, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1147\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"1148\"\u003e Prefers \u003cstrong data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003eloose, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e , but it also grows in heavier soils.\u003cbr data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1265\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eWarning!\u003c\/strong\u003e It is very vigorous and can become invasive. 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Once established, the plant requires very little maintenance and is quite resistant to light droughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2012\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"1774\" data-start=\"1761\"\u003eInterview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1777\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003e Mulch the soil to retain moisture and limit weeds.\u003cbr data-end=\"1856\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1859\"\u003eProvide support\u003c\/strong\u003e if necessary, as the stems can grow very tall.\u003cbr data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1929\"\u003e Cut the flowers after flowering to limit spontaneous propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2017\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2068\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eHarvesting and storing Jerusalem artichokes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2293\" data-start=\"2072\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2095\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003eWhen to harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2098\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003e From \u003cstrong data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2105\"\u003eSeptember-October\u003c\/strong\u003e , but the tubers \u003cstrong data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2148\"\u003ebecome sweeter after the first frosts\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-end=\"2201\" data-start=\"2198\"\u003e Leave some of them in the ground: they will grow back naturally the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"2412\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2320\" data-start=\"2298\"\u003eHarvesting method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2323\" data-start=\"2320\"\u003e Dig up the tubers with a garden fork, taking care not to damage them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2715\" data-start=\"2414\"\u003e ?? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2417\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2432\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2435\"\u003eIn the refrigerator\u003c\/strong\u003e : Store them in a perforated bag for up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"2514\" data-start=\"2500\"\u003e2 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-end=\"2518\" data-start=\"2515\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2545\" data-start=\"2521\"\u003eIn damp sand\u003c\/strong\u003e : Store them in a cellar or in a sand bin \u003cstrong data-end=\"2618\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003efor several months\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2619\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2640\" data-start=\"2625\"\u003eIn the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e : You can \u003cstrong data-end=\"2686\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003eleave part of it in the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e and harvest all winter long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"2720\" data-start=\"2717\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2776\" data-start=\"2722\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2774\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003eEasy recipe: Cream of Jerusalem artichoke soup\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"2867\" data-start=\"2778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2865\" data-start=\"2781\"\u003eA mild and comforting soup, perfect for discovering this delicious root!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"2891\" data-start=\"2869\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2889\" data-start=\"2874\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"3105\" data-start=\"2892\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2921\" data-start=\"2892\"\u003e 500g of \u003cstrong data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2903\"\u003eJerusalem artichokes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2958\" data-start=\"2922\"\u003e 1 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2944\" data-start=\"2926\"\u003epotato\u003c\/strong\u003e (to bind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2975\" data-start=\"2959\"\u003e 1 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2973\" data-start=\"2963\"\u003eonion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"3006\" data-start=\"2976\"\u003e 1 tablespoon of \u003cstrong data-end=\"3004\" data-start=\"2994\"\u003ebutter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"3044\" data-start=\"3007\"\u003e 750 ml of \u003cstrong data-end=\"3042\" data-start=\"3019\"\u003evegetable stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"3080\" data-start=\"3045\"\u003e 100 ml of \u003cstrong data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"3057\"\u003ecream\u003c\/strong\u003e (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"3105\" data-start=\"3081\"\u003e Salt, pepper, nutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"3129\" data-start=\"3107\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3127\" data-start=\"3112\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3444\" data-start=\"3130\"\u003e 1. Peel and cut the Jerusalem artichokes and potato into pieces.\u003cbr data-end=\"3203\" data-start=\"3200\"\u003e 2?? Sauté the chopped onion in butter.\u003cbr data-end=\"3256\" data-start=\"3253\"\u003e 3?? Add the vegetables and broth, then simmer for \u003cstrong data-end=\"3331\" data-start=\"3317\"\u003e20 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cbr data-end=\"3335\" data-start=\"3332\"\u003e4?? Blend until smooth.\u003cbr data-end=\"3386\" data-start=\"3383\"\u003e 5?? Add the cream, season and serve piping hot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3531\" data-start=\"3446\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3529\" data-start=\"3449\"\u003eDrizzle with a little hazelnut oil for even more deliciousness!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-end=\"3536\" data-start=\"3533\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3582\" data-start=\"3538\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3580\" data-start=\"3542\"\u003eWhy grow Jerusalem artichokes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3793\" data-start=\"3584\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3626\" data-start=\"3587\"\u003eEasy to grow and maintenance-free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3629\" data-start=\"3626\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3668\" data-start=\"3632\"\u003eRustic and returns every year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3671\" data-start=\"3668\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3736\" data-start=\"3674\"\u003eRich in fiber and inulin, excellent for digestion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3739\" data-start=\"3736\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3791\" data-start=\"3743\"\u003eDelicious in soup, roasted in the oven, or mashed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3877\" data-start=\"3795\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"3872\" data-start=\"3798\"\u003eAdopt the Jerusalem artichoke and discover a plant that's as beautiful as it is delicious!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Van Noort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52275643711648,"sku":"van-340-110-01","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/DA1hE5Aj.jpg?v=1743444603"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/collections\/jerusalem-artichokes.oembed","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}