When is the best season to plant Jerusalem artichokes?

Jerusalem artichoke planting season and time

The planting time of Jerusalem artichokes is generally divided by season. Most of them are sown in spring, specifically from March to April, when the seed germination rate is the highest.

There are many varieties of Jerusalem artichokes, the more common ones are Lujiang No. 1, Shannong Big Ginger No. 1, Laiwu Small Ginger, etc. There is not much difference in the planting time between different varieties of Jerusalem artichokes, and they can all be planted in spring.

Jerusalem artichoke harvest season

Jerusalem artichokes can generally be harvested in the year of planting. The specific maturity period is from October to December each year. They can be harvested by machine. Under normal maintenance, the yield per mu is about 3,000 to 5,000 kilograms.

Jerusalem artichoke planting steps and methods

1. Choose the environment

The Jerusalem artichoke plant does not have very high requirements for soil and can grow healthily in some ordinary mountain areas. It can be propagated by tubers.

2. Start planting

When planting Jerusalem artichokes, you can adopt the method of hole planting or furrow planting, with a row spacing of about 50 cm. Apply base fertilizer at the bottom of the pit before planting.

3. Field management

Jerusalem artichokes will sprout about thirty days after planting. At this time, it is necessary to apply fertilizer and water in time, and remove weeds in the field in time.