CASCADE BILBERRY, HUCKLEBERRY
Vaccinium deliciosum
SKU: 1732-020
Description
Vaccinium deliciosum is a species of bilberry known by the common names Cascade bilberry, Cascade blueberry, and blueleaf huckleberry. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to northern California with a few isolated populations in eastern Idaho.
Vaccinium deliciosum is a rhizomatous shrub.
The fruit is a waxy blue or reddish berry with a powdery coating which may be over a centimeter (>0.4 inches) wide. It is said to be particularly tasty. Studies show that the intense flavor of the fruits of this plant come from at least 31 different aromatic flavor compounds.
V. deliciosum, like other plants that live alpine communities, have adapted to survive in growing seasons as short as three or four months.
The berries are an important food source subalpine zones, and especially in alpine communities which do not have very many edible plants. The berries are a favorite among humans, due to their intensely sweet flavor, and can be eaten fresh, dried, or cooked in various dishes. The berries were a staple in the diet of Native Americans in the Columbia Plateau region, who would often travel long distances to harvest the berries. e berries.
These seeds are rare and in limited supply.
Type: Hardy shrub
Hardiness zones: 5-9
Seeds per pack: 20 rare seeds
Note: These seeds have a natural low germination of about 30%. It is very important to follow the growing information below for best results.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Soak the seeds for 24 hours before planting. Seeds require light for germination, and must be exposed to bright, indirect sunlight for at least six hours each day to sprout successfully. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for them to germinate. Seedlings will begin to emerge in a month and will continue to emerge for a long period thereafter.
Description
Vaccinium deliciosum is a species of bilberry known by the common names Cascade bilberry, Cascade blueberry, and blueleaf huckleberry. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to northern California with a few isolated populations in eastern Idaho.
Vaccinium deliciosum is a rhizomatous shrub.
The fruit is a waxy blue or reddish berry with a powdery coating which may be over a centimeter (>0.4 inches) wide. It is said to be particularly tasty. Studies show that the intense flavor of the fruits of this plant come from at least 31 different aromatic flavor compounds.
V. deliciosum, like other plants that live alpine communities, have adapted to survive in growing seasons as short as three or four months.
The berries are an important food source subalpine zones, and especially in alpine communities which do not have very many edible plants. The berries are a favorite among humans, due to their intensely sweet flavor, and can be eaten fresh, dried, or cooked in various dishes. The berries were a staple in the diet of Native Americans in the Columbia Plateau region, who would often travel long distances to harvest the berries. e berries.
These seeds are rare and in limited supply.
Type: Hardy shrub
Hardiness zones: 5-9
Seeds per pack: 20 rare seeds
Note: These seeds have a natural low germination of about 30%. It is very important to follow the growing information below for best results.
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Soak the seeds for 24 hours before planting. Seeds require light for germination, and must be exposed to bright, indirect sunlight for at least six hours each day to sprout successfully. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 90 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature (20-22 °C, 68-72 °F) for them to germinate. Seedlings will begin to emerge in a month and will continue to emerge for a long period thereafter.
