Evergreen Huckleberry Seeds - Vaccinium Ovatum - Delicious, Sweet, and Perennial
Quantity: 20 Seeds
Evergreen Huckleberry is a berry producing shrub in the Heather family, Ericaceae. It is native to Western North America, and is perennial down to zone 3. These plants are great because not only do they produce a ton of fruit, but they are quite ornamental as well. The berries taste like a combination of Blueberry and Red Huckleberry; they're sweet, a little tart, and very refreshing. They can be enjoyed fresh or made into jam and jelly.
As the name suggests, the plants are evergreen, so the Evergreen Huckleberries are aesthetically pleasing year round. They can be planted in the garden, or incorporated in the nearby landscaping. The plants flower in late spring, and attract many beneficial pollinators. This is a very rare, underrated, and delicious fruit, and can be an excellent addition to the garden or landscape.
All seeds are organic and open pollinated.
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Growing Instructions
For best results, start Evergreen Huckleberry 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. If the winter was cold enough, 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. Some even say that the seeds germinate best once stratified for another 12 weeks after being at room temperature for a month after the first stratification. I have never found this to be necessary, but these seeds are a bit finicky to germinate. it is important to maintain optimal conditions throughout every step to ensure the best 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.