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Where To Buy Jerusalem Artichokes In South Africa 2024-2025

Where To Buy Jerusalem Artichokes In South Africa 2024-2025

What is Jerusalem Artichokes?

The Jerusalem artichoke, also called sun root, unchoked, wild sunflower, topinambur, or earth apple, is a species of sunflower native to central North America.

It is cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.

Where To Buy Jerusalem Artichokes In South Africa?

Fresh Earth Food Store – Emmarentia

Address: 103 Komati St, Emmarentia, Johannesburg, 2195

Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu

Phone: 011 646 4404

 

Jasmyn Farm Products

Address: Jan Smuts Ave &, R511, Hartbeespoort, 0216

Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu

Phone: 012 259 1183

 

Woolworths Lilies Quarters

Address: Shop A1-A3, 12 Old Main Rd, Hillcrest, 3610

Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7:30AM Thu

Phone: 031 761 3800

 

Oranjezicht City Farm Mark

Address: Haul Road, Granger Bay Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001

Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 9PM

Phone: 083 628 3426

 

Constantia Park Market Gardens

Address: Constantia Centre, 102 Langenhoven St, Constantia Park, Pretoria, 0010

Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7AM Thu

Phone: 012 993 3839

Are Jerusalem artichokes good for you?

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They are rich in iron to give you energy, along with potassium and vitamin B1, which support your muscles and nerves.

Although they’re sweet, their starchy fiber stops any spikes in blood sugar levels – indeed they have a lower glycemic index (GI) score than potatoes – and they aren’t fattening.

What happens if you eat too many Jerusalem artichokes?

As previously mentioned, in some people they may cause flatulence, and if very large amounts are taken, diarrheas’. FOS is more likely to cause problems than inulin.

If onion, leek or Jerusalem artichoke soup causes bowel discomfort for you, you need to start eating these foods gradually.

When should I plant Jerusalem artichokes?

The best way to grow Jerusalem artichokes is by planting the tubers in early spring. They should be spaced around 12 to 18 inches apart and planted no more than 5 inches deep.

Make sure you don’t plant too deeply as this can result in a poor harvest.

Can you grow Jerusalem artichokes from seed?

Jerusalem artichokes are grown from tubers, rather than seeds. These are available in March and April from garden centers and online suppliers.

Choose a sunny planting site, where there is plenty of space, as these are large plants.