This site definitely promotes the concept of purposefully providing food for ourselves and our families, but we also want to take the time to point out and remind our readers that YHWH may already have some pretty amazing things already planted in your neck o' the woods.
I'm including a couple of photos of Jerusalem artichokes. The edible part is the root, but they are just beginning to bloom in the Ozarks, which means everyone north of the seventh growing zone probably still has time to be watching for these lovely bunches of yellow flowers. The blossom itself, to me, resembles a daisy in size, but much larger and all yellow, not just the center. Some have compared their appearance to miniature sunflowers, as they do often stand quite tall.
The appearance of the root is something of a small potato in color, and very tuberous looking. The texture is similar to that of water chestnuts, with a mildly nutty flavor. I'd urge you to do a bit of research, then be watching. We just never know what special treat our Creator has placed in our path.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 304 kJ (73 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates | 17.44 g |
| - Sugars | 9.6 g |
| - Dietary fiber | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.01 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Thiamine (vit. B1) | 0.2 mg (17%) |
| Riboflavin (vit. B2) | 0.06 mg (5%) |
| Niacin (vit. B3) | 1.3 mg (9%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.397 mg (8%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077 mg (6%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 13 μg (3%) |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg (5%) |
| Calcium | 14 mg (1%) |
| Iron | 3.4 mg (26%) |
| Magnesium | 17 mg (5%) |
| Phosphorus | 78 mg (11%) |
| Potassium | 429 mg (9%) |
| Link to USDA Database entry Percentages are roughly approximated from US recommendations for adults | |
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