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Also goes by the name βsunchokeβ. This plant is a fast grower, bees love it, and itβs edible rhizomes tastes like a nutty potato. Be conscious of where you plant it, because removal is next to impossible. If even a small section of rhizome is left in the ground, it will grow into a whole new plant.
The tubers is a good replacement diet for the potato for people with diabetes.
While growing from seed is possible, it is much harder and yields happen to be smaller.