Jerusalem artichoke
Helianthus tuberosus
Grown for its knobby, inulin-rich tuber.
Family
Asteraceae
Temperature
15-27°C (absolute 7-30°C)
Rainfall
700-1500mm (absolute 300-2000mm)
Altitude
3600m
Soil pH
6-6.6 (absolute 4.5-8.3)
Soil types
Adaptable, well-drained soil.