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Today, we recommend a plant commonly known as the "islet fruit". It is the "Jerusalem artichoke" of the genus Helianthus in the Asteraceae family. Some florists also call it "guizijiang" or "yangjiang" (Jerusalem artichoke). Originally from North America, it was later introduced into China due to its strong adaptability and characteristics such as cold and drought resistance. Later, it was found to have good medicinal values such as reducing blood sugar, invigorating the spleen and stomach, and eliminating dampness. Now it is cultivated in most areas of China.
Jerusalem artichoke is a herbaceous plant. Its root has a shape similar to that of ginger. The flowering period is concentrated in August and September every year, and the flowers are usually light yellow or yellow when in full bloom. If you want to grow it, you can buy its plants in the flower market. They are about 1 to 2 meters tall. In spring, some farmers also sell its tubers. Whether you bring home tubers or potted plants, it is relatively easy to maintain in daily life.
Jerusalem artichoke is cold-resistant, drought-resistant and barren-resistant by nature. Even in an environment as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius, it can still survive tenaciously. At the same time, it has strong fibrous roots. If planted in the ground, its roots will go deep into the soil, so it has very good drought resistance.
In terms of soil, since Jerusalem artichoke is a plant with strong vitality, it is not very picky about soil. Except for acidic soil, swamps and saline-alkali areas where it is not suitable to be planted, it can grow well in most ordinary garden soils. Moreover, there are very few diseases, because the roots of Jerusalem artichoke contain components such as helianthol and bisabolene, which are the most hated smells by insects. In addition, after planting Jerusalem artichoke, there is no need to worry about replanting, because its roots can firmly hold the soil, which is really a one-and-done thing.
In terms of watering, although Jerusalem artichoke has strong viability, from the perspective of modern people's pursuit of high-quality plant growth, it is recommended that the soil be kept in a state of seeing dry and seeing wet for a long time. Generally, in the seedling stage, bud stage, stem swelling stage and jointing stage, the soil water content needs to be at a high level.
In addition to its medicinal value, Jerusalem artichoke can also be used in the fields of food additives, alcohol, health products, beverages, etc. In terms of eating, there are many ways to eat it. It can be stir-fried, steamed, boiled or served cold. After being boiled, it tastes crispy and sweet.