Elderberry

Grow a beloved North American native with our American Black Elderberry seeds. This hardy perennial shrub is a true four-season asset to the landscape, offering large, fragrant, lace-like clusters of white flowers in the spring. By late summer, these give way to heavy clusters of dark purple-black berries. The fruit is prized in the kitchen for making delicious homemade syrups, jellies, and wines. A fast grower, it's perfect for creating a natural hedge and is a favorite food source for songbirds.⭐ What you'll love Large, beautiful clusters of fragrant white flowers are perfect for pollinators. Produces an abundance of dark berries prized for making syrups, jellies, and wine. A magnet for wildlife, providing an essential food source for dozens of bird species. A fast-growing and hardy shrub, ideal for creating privacy hedges or screens. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: American Black Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub USDA Zone: 3-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Stratification (Required): Unless sowing outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period, seeds require 90 days of cold stratification in the refrigerator. Sowing: After stratifying, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared bed or pots. Spacing: Space plants 6-10 feet apart, as they will grow into large shrubs. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil. Note: Berries should be cooked before consumption. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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Looking for a way to add some sweetness to your garden? Then check out our Berry Seed Collection! Featuring American Black Elderberry, Northern Highbush Blueberry, and Wild Strawberry, this collection is perfect for those looking to grow berries for baking pies, making wine, or just eating off the vine. Grow your own delicious, fresh-picked berries right in your backyard. ⭐ What you'll love A complete collection for growing three delicious and popular berry varieties. Perfect for making homemade pies, jams, syrups, and wine, or for fresh eating. All seeds are high-quality, non-GMO, and American-grown. This collection is customizable! Just let us know in the "buyer's note" at checkout if you'd like to swap any varieties. 🌿 What's in the collection American Black Elderberry (50 seeds) Northern Highbush Blueberry (50 seeds) Wild Strawberry (200 seeds) 🌱 Growing instructions Detailed growing instructions for each variety are included on their individual seed packets. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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This West Coast red elderberry variety was described under the name S. callicarpa however there is little difference between the European and Pacific Coast plants outside their native habitat. Recently, both varieties of red elderberry have grouped together under the name Sambucus racemosa (Sambucus racemosa var. racemosa). Most elderberry species are native to the northern hemisphere, but no matter where they grow, they’ve been used in cooking, in the making of dye or ink, and as medicine. According to folklore, elder is said to ward off and cure disease and offer protection from lightning, saddle sores and all forms of evil.•Heirloom•Non-GMO•American grown seeds•Perennial Shrub•USDA Zones: 3-9Planting Instructions:OUTDOORS: By far the easiest method is to direct sow outdoors in the fall and let Mother Nature do it's thing over the winter to break the dormancy. Sow at 1/4" depth, 10 feet apart, and 3-4 seeds per plant. Keep moist, but not wet.INDOORS: Starting inside, elderberry is a long term, multiple stage process that needs BOTH scarification (soaking) and stratification (warm/cold treatment) to break the dormancy. Basically, we're trying to replicate what occurs naturally in nature. It's a long process, but one that we find is extremely rewarding. Elderberry is finicky and it’s such a gratifying feeling when you first see seedlings pop up. Germination rates vary wildly depending on technique from 5% with no seed prep to this technique which achieves roughly a 73% germination rate which is quite high for Elderberry. We highly recommend it.STAGE 1 - SCARIFICATION: The fastest method is to soak the seeds in sulfuric acid for 10 mins and then thoroughly rinse. The seeds are then ready for Stage 2. The slower, but safer and easier method is to soak the seeds in HOT (175F) water for 10 minutes, allow to cool and continue to soak at room temperature for 24 hours.STAGE 2 - WARM STRATIFICATION: After the soaking (scarification), the seeds will need a warm period. Place the seeds into a plastic bag with moist peat moss and place it into a warmer area of roughly 72-75° for 60 days occasionally checking to ensure the moss remains damp.STAGE 3 - COLD STRATIFICATION: After the warm stratification, we will move to a cold period to break the dormancy. Place the damp peat moss seed bag into the refrigerator for 60 days occasionally checking to make sure moss remains damp. STAGE 4 - FINALLY READY TO SOW: After that process (I know it's long), sow seeds at 3-4 seeds per pot at 1/4" depth with pH 5.2 to 5.14 mix and put pots in a warm, sunny area. Water regularly to ensure the soil is moist, but not wet. Allow 45 days to germinate.STAGE 5 - TRANSPLANT: The seedlings can be transplanted when they are a few inches tall.•FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.•Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.•Growing instructions included on each seed packet.*All information is provided for educational purposes only.

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Grow the classic European Black Elderberry, a plant revered for centuries in traditional folklore and kitchens. This hardy heirloom shrub is celebrated for its large, fragrant, cream-colored flower cymes that can be used to make delicious cordials and teas. In late summer, the flowers give way to heavy clusters of dark, purple-black berries. These berries are famously used to create the rich, dark syrups, wines, and jellies that are a staple in traditional wellness practices across Europe. ⭐ What you'll love The classic European variety, famed for its use in traditional syrups and wines. Large, fragrant flower heads are perfect for making delicious floral cordials. A fast-growing shrub that creates an excellent privacy screen or wildlife habitat. Deeply rooted in centuries of European herbal and folk traditions. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: European Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub USDA Zone: 5-8 Origin: European Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Stratification (Required): Unless sowing outdoors in the fall for a natural cold period, seeds require 60-90 days of cold stratification in the refrigerator. Sowing: After stratifying, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a prepared bed or pots. Spacing: Space plants 6-10 feet apart, as they will grow into large shrubs. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Prefers moist, well-draining soil. Note: Berries should be cooked before consumption. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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Our dried elderberry is picked at its peak and cured by slow natural air-drying. It's harvested, cleaned, sorted and then sealed in an airtight package without any added sugar or preservatives. •FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.•Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.*All information is provided for educational purposes

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