Salmonberry Seeds - Rubus Spectabilis - Perennial, Delicious, and Nutritious
Quantity: 15 Seeds
Salmonberries grow on a shrub in the Raspberry family, Rubus. It is native to Pacific Northwest America, and is perennial down to zone 4. The fruits are edible and choice, and can be consumed raw, or made into juice, jelly, or jam. In ideal conditions, the Blackberry sized fruits grow densely along its many branches, and are absolutely delicious! They taste sweet and tart, and offer their own unique flavour. their colour can range from orange to red on the same plant. the young shoots can also be peeled and eaten in the spring.
Salmonberries are loaded with all sorts of nutrients. They contain vitamins A, C, E, K, and minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. This is a very underrated, delicious, and versatile fruit, and it makes an excellent addition to the garden.
All seeds are organic and open pollinated.
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Growing Instructions
For best results, It’s best to start Salmonberry seeds outdoors either directly or in pots about 1-2 weeks before the first frost; we start them here on the farm in mid October. The soil should be made moist, but not damp. Sow the seeds 1/8 inch below the soil surface. Sprouts will emerge from the soil come next spring. Once germinated, and the first true leaf has formed, it's time to pot up to a larger container that contains a good quality potting soil if planted in a pot. If sown indoors, it is important to cold stratify the seeds for 12 weeks before sowing for best germination results. Transplant to their final location when the nighttime temperatures are consistently 6°C or higher; for us at the farm, this is around early April.