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root layer
jerusalem artichoke
helianthus tuberosus
a three-metre summer windbreak that harvests as winter carbohydrate. plant once, harvest forever — total eradication is a myth.
functions
food cropbiomasswindbreakpioneer
light
full sun
moisture
moderate
soil
anything, and improves heavy clay
season
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grower's notes
memberspropagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for jerusalem artichoke — the members' view.
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relationships — grows well with
see jerusalem artichoke on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around jerusalem artichoke
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
- root
- jerusalem artichoke — the anchor
- herbaceous
- comfrey (bocking 14)
- groundcover
- white clover
works inside: windbreak ladder
design patterns using this plant