When to plant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) in Georgia
Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 11 in Brunswick to March 14 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | February 24 – March 10 |
| Columbus | 8b | March 21 | November 11 | February 21 – March 7 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | 8b | March 23 | November 9 | February 23 – March 9 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 8b | March 21 | November 10 | February 21 – March 7 |
| Savannah | 9a | March 2 | November 30 | February 2 – February 16 |
| Athens-Clarke County | 8b | March 23 | November 10 | February 23 – March 9 |
| South Fulton | 8a | March 15 | November 20 | February 15 – March 1 |
| Sandy Springs | 8a | March 25 | November 9 | February 25 – March 11 |
Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke) in Georgia: FAQ
When can I plant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) in Georgia?
Across Georgia, the time to transplant jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) spans roughly January 11 in Brunswick to March 14 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) planting date vary across Georgia?
Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does jerusalem artichoke (sunchoke) take to grow in Georgia?
Jerusalem Artichoke (Sunchoke) takes about 110–150 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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