The easiest tuber to grow: Sunchoke, Sunroot, also called Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)

The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also called sunroot, sunchoke, earth apple or topinambour, is a species of sunflower native to eastern North America. It is cultivated widely around the world, across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.

Related reading:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem_artichoke
http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/vegetables/growing-jerusalem-artichokes-zmaz10onzraw.aspx
http://theprepperproject.com/two-must-have-survival-root-crops-jerusalem-artichokes-and-cassava/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1859/#b
http://gatewaygarlic.blogspot.com/2015/01/sunchokes-sustainable-crop-that.html
http://blog.emergencyoutdoors.com/edible-wild-plants-jerusalem-artichoke-helianthus-tuberosus/
https://www.growveg.com/guides/growing-jerusalem-artichokes-sunchokes/

Where to buy:

https://www.jungseed.com/P/04524/Jerusalem+Artichoke+Tubers
sunchoke | eBay http://buff.ly/1SNTclV

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