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Skorospelka Purple Jerusalem Artichoke Tubers
Skorospelka Purple Jerusalem Artichoke Tubers
Fall 2026 plant sale
Fall plant ordering opens in September. Shipping begins in October 2026.
Set a reminderSkorospelka Purple Jerusalem Artichoke is an early maturing variety with purple skinned tubers. The knobby tubers have a slightly sweet nutty flavour from their inulin content and can be eaten raw, roasted, or cooked like potatoes.
The cold tolerant plants spread vigorously through underground tubers and can form dense colonies.
Cold Hardiness Zone: 3
Seed Source: Manitoba
Fall 2026 plant sale
Plants are sold seasonally after nursery stock is counted. Fall ordering opens in September and shipping begins in October 2026. Add a reminder and we will email when this listing opens.
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Growing details
- Light
- Sun or partial sun
- Soil
- Adaptable to many soils. Rich loam favours larger tubers.
- Spreading habit
- Spreads through underground tubers. Small pieces left in the soil can grow again.
Cold hardinessZone 3 · Canadian maps for this plant
Zone 3 and warmer
The map shows minimum winter hardiness. Soil, moisture and summer warmth also affect how a plant grows.
About these maps
Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.
Open Government Licence – Canada