Black Raspberry Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH1925
Delicious berries that grow prolifically. Berries are sweet and great for snacking and baking.
White flowers / Red fruit that turns black at maturity. Black Raspberries have a different taste than red raspberries or blackberries. They are often mistakenly called blackberries, but they are two different fruits. They are excellent and enjoyed fresh or baked into pies, etc.
| Botanical Name | Rubus occidentalis |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 15 |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 10-12 weeks before last spring frost, Indoors 3 months before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Mid-Spring |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 730 (2 years) |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse, From softwood cuttings |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
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