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Strictly Medicinal Organic Black Elderberry

Strictly Medicinal Organic Black Elderberry

Most Tried-and-True Species

Black Elderberry Sambucus nigra

Perennial, deciduous, multi-stemmed bush to small tree native to Europe. Wild form. The berries are very tasty, and about twice as big as the berries of other species.Hardy to -30 degrees F.

Difficult to find.. These elderberry seeds will produce trees that give berries that are rich in anthocyanins, bioflavonoids, vitamins and antioxidants.

Certified organic, 50 seeds/pkt.

USDA Certified OrganicCertified by Oregon Tilth
$4.99

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Description

Black Elderberry Sambucus nigra

Perennial, deciduous, multi-stemmed bush to small tree native to Europe. Wild form. The berries are very tasty, and about twice as big as the berries of other species.Hardy to -30 degrees F.

Difficult to find.. These elderberry seeds will produce trees that give berries that are rich in anthocyanins, bioflavonoids, vitamins and antioxidants.

Certified organic, 50 seeds/pkt.

Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Long-Lived
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Useful in Dye Making

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
Growth Habit : Bush
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Shade
Useful Plant Part : Seed
Organic Certifier: Oregon Tilth

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Prefers moist, acidic soil of forest or shade garden. Elderberries are best placed as an understory to a higher tree canopy. Will also grow in full sun if the roots are kept cool and moist. It's probably a good idea to grow 3 trees for pollination purposes.

Planting & Growing: Soak seeds for up to 2 weeks in pure cold water in a jar in the fridge before planting. Do not be alarmed if seeds float–floating elderberry seeds are viable! Sow soaked seeds in outdoor conditions, in pots or flats, in the fall and expect germination in the spring. Alternatively, you may store the seeds in moist medium in a sealed plastic bag or jar in the refrigerator (not the freezer) for 90 days, then remove from fridge and sow in cool, moist shade. Outdoor conditions are preferred–do not try to grow indoors in a bright window–oscillating temperatures are required. Sow seeds in very rich and composty soil medium. Grow out in a shaded place in pots for a year before transplanting to final location.

Harvesting & Storage: Flowers generally appear in year 3. Flowers turn rapidly into heavy clusters of fruits. Harvest seed in the fall months. Other parts of plant are considered poisonous.

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