Improve Your Soil with Jerusalem Artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke originates from the Americas and was brought to Europe in the seventeenth century.

Its above-ground parts can grow up to 1.5 meters tall, resembling sunflowers. Its golden-yellow flowers blooming between August and November are mesmerizing.

From a permaculture perspective, its soil-improving properties are its most valuable feature. It also acts as a windbreak and attracts beneficial insects.