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Helianthus tuberosus Synonyms: Common Name(s): Jerusalem artichoke Family: Asteraceae Growth Habit: Annual/Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 80 to 150 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=30° (C) | Opt.Max=27° (C) | Opt.Min=15° (C) | Abs.Min=7° (C) | Precipitation: 38 to 140 (cm.) Winter Minimum: -42° (C) Soil pH: 4 to 7 Soil Texture/Type: Medium coarse; Loose circumneutral loam Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Short day Light Intensity: Intermediate Comments: Suitable crop in any climate and soil where corn grows. Perennial grown as annual. Diseases: Pythium, Anthrachose, Rust, Cercospora, Powdery Mildew Uses: Fuel - bio fuels, Food - vegetable, Food - starch, Material - cook oils, Animal Food - fodder Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Tropical-wet and dry, steppe and semi-arid, temperate, subtropical Geographical Origin: Canada, USA English UnitsReturn to Search Results
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