They have a sweet, nutty, earthy flavor and have been said to ttaste like water chestnuts when raw,and mixture of potato and Artichokes heart when cooked .
Jerusalem Artichokes thecan grow almost every where, they do best in full sun and well drained soil..
Plant the tubers deep enough to cover the soil, and they are quite drought-tolerant
More nutrients and non invasive Jerusalem, it will not take over your garden.
August to early September (early spring)when the weather starts to warming up.