Vaccinium deliciosum
CASCADE BILBERRY, HUCKLEBERRY
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 for best germination rates. Start indoors. Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Your planting container should have holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 60-90 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. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.
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 for best germination rates. Start indoors. Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours before planting. Your planting container should have holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Sow the seeds just under the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 60-90 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. Germination is generally 30-90 days after the warming period, though some can take longer. Do not discard the planting tray, as patience is needed, and they are well worth the wait.
