Jerusalem artichoke, or Jerusalem artichoke, is popular among many gardeners for its taste and nutritional qualities.
Jerusalem artichoke came to us from North America – many know it as a direct competitor to poisonous hogweed.
Livestock breeders remember that the tubers of this plant are excellent feed for farm animals.
But it also has a dark side that can cause additional trouble for the gardener.
Let us pay attention to the opinion of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
Why You Should Be Afraid of Hogweed
Some gardeners consider this plant to be invasive for our area, despite the usefulness of this dietary product.
If you want to get rid of the plant, you need to mow it down in the fall, and the following spring you should dig up the old tubers before the growing season begins.
It is better to plant it in a limited area that you can easily control.
In any case, Jerusalem artichoke contains a lot of useful substances that reduce blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
