Jerusalem Artichokes have nothing to do with Jerusalem and Everything to do with Yummy

Helianthus Tuberosus are native to the United States and a quite delicious and healthy snack grubbed raw from the dirt. Well, I think so at any rate. We can thank the Native Americans for this good sun root.  They cultivated it way back in the 1300s or so. I was worried that mine would not thrive here in South Carolina because it gets so darn hot in the summer and not very cold in the winter. I planted a few roots several years ago and over time they intermingled with my goldenrods. I have grubbed out around 5 lbs of roots from my patch over the past 2 weeks in a lackadaisical manner. I just love them fresh, and since they can keep just fine in the ground all winter, why bother until one decides to eat them? This harvest has been a pleasant surprise after a few years of nothing much happening with them. I prefer to replant any babies that I happen to grub out so that my patch will increase again. Once you wash these roots, it is best to not let them hang around too long. Mine get soft fast, whether I stick them in the refrigerator or not. Maybe its the vibes? These roots have a taste lighter than a white potato when eaten raw, with a crispness similar to water chestnuts, and a hint of sweetness much less than a carrot. Due to their inulin content, it does not take much to make a person feel satisfied. When you eat them in winter or early spring, you get a little stored summer sun energy for your aura! They are also a good source of potassium vitamin C, B vitamins and I forget what all else. Be cautious with them if you have never eaten them before. That inulin fiber can cause bloating and gas. They don't do me that way, but I cannot guarantee the same results apply to everyone. I might have enough to sell by next winter..If I do not just eat them all.

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