{"title":"Fruit Tree Seeds","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe LOVE our multi-fruit orchard \u0026amp; the abundant, sweet fruit it provides every year. Our hope is to encourage \u0026amp; inspire you with these cold hardy fruit trees. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhile you're giddily browsing \u0026amp; dreaming up your ideal foodscape, don't forget to brush up on your Tree Seed lore in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4cae22;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #4cae22;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #4cae22;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #4cae22;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eonline library\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Some particularly good resources for this planning period are the \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4cad23;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #4cad23;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/blank-worksheet-for-tree-seeds\" title=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/blank-worksheet-for-tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #4cad23;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #4cad23;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/blank-worksheet-for-tree-seeds\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTree Seeds Support Bundle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" paired with our \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4cad23;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #4cad23;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" title=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #4cad23;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" data-mce-style=\"color: #4cad23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Start Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" video. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eHave fun! xo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seabuckthorn-seeds","title":"Seabuckthorn Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Hippophae rhamnoides)\u003c\/em\u003e Perennial. Zones 3 - 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSeabuckthorn fruit is said to have 30 times more vitamin C than oranges! These plants are heavy producers to boot! Seabuckthorn is a wonderful choice for a permaculture landscape as an edible perennial with nitrogen fixing properties. Shrubs have thorns. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please be mindful of placement, Seabuckthorn can become invasive in certain sunny, well-draining soil conditions, spreading by suckers.*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Seabuckthorn is a dioecious plant, meaning it takes both a female and male plant to produce fruit. With these seeds you get a 50\/50 chance at each! *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3 - 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eLarge Shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003en Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun for maximum fruit. Tolerates light shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does well with average, sandy soil, but fruits best with moist, well draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSeeds benefit from scarification—gently scratch the seed surface with sandpaper. Then soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e90 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4” deep, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) is beneficial for germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 21-30 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":44419229483248,"sku":"Z Seabuckthorn","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/files\/ZSeabuckthorn1.jpg?v=1750171404"},{"product_id":"mulberry-seeds-russian-white-mulberry","title":"Mulberry Seeds - Russian","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhite Russian Mulberry \u003cem\u003e(Morus alba tatarica)\u003c\/em\u003e Zones 4 - 8. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mulberry is a cold hardy Russian variety, first introduced to North America by Russian Mennonites in the late 1800s. These berries are sweet, but less so than red varieties. Wonderful to cook with or to dry for winter use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trees are quite lovely, reaching 30 feet. Unpicked berries are a great food source for wild birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9a0404;\"\u003e**\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e Attention folks in Ontario\u003c\/span\u003e: Did you know that Southern Ontario is the only region where the native Red Mulberry is found? It is an endangered tree species. Other types of mulberry can cross with Red Mulberry, thereby hybridizing the offspring and contributing to its disappearance. Please consider this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 4-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus soil, however tolerant of many soil types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 4 days, change the water every 24 hours. Then, mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e120 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds on the soil surface, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Alternate soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C). Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30-60 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #29bb2b;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" style=\"color: #29bb2b;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" style=\"color: #2ac32b;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e ---------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":44419313828080,"sku":"Z Mulberry - Russian","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/Russian_Mulberry.jpg?v=1578002320"},{"product_id":"mulberry-seeds-black-mulberry","title":"Mulberry Seeds - Black","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Morus nigra)\u003c\/em\u003e Perennial. Zones 5-9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old world fruit is growing in popularity here in Canada, and for good reason! Sweet, oblong berries hang abundantly from these trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trees themselves grow to 30 feet and can live for hundreds of years, bearing fruit all the while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a80404;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #a80404;\"\u003e ** \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAttention folks in Ontario\u003c\/span\u003e: Did you know that Southern Ontario is the only region where the native Red Mulberry is found? It is an endangered tree species. Other types of mulberry can cross with Red Mulberry, thereby hybridizing the offspring and contributing to its disappearance. Please consider this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus soil, however tolerant of many soil types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 4 days, change the water every 24 hours. Then, mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e120 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds on the soil surface, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Alternate soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C). Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30-60 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003ca title=\"How To Stratify Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5cd022;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5cd022;\"\u003eHow To \u003cspan style=\"color: #5cd022;\" color=\"#5cd022\" data-mce-style=\"color: #5cd022;\"\u003eStratify Your Tree Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" style=\"color: #34cf18;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #34cf18;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e ---------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":44419328803056,"sku":"Z Mulberry - Black","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/BlackMulberry-Morusnigra.jpg?v=1678475752"},{"product_id":"mulberry-seeds-white-mulberry","title":"Mulberry Seeds - White","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Morus alba)\u003c\/em\u003e Perennial. Zone 5 - 8.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This wondrous tree is native to Northern China and produces super sweet, pinkish-white berries. Morus Alba is quick growing and can reach 50 feet in height. Berries are lovely eaten fresh or dried for winter use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Mulberry trees are either male or female and therefore, you need both sexes to have berries. Germination is very high and so chances of getting both are great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #960101;\"\u003e** Attention folks in Ontario: Did you know that Southern Ontario is the only region where the native Red Mulberry is found? It is an endangered tree species. Other types of mulberry can cross with Red Mulberry, thereby hybridizing the offspring and contributing to its disappearance. Please consider this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus soil, however tolerant of many soil types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 4 days, change the water every 24 hours. Then, mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e120 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds on the soil surface, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Alternate soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C). Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30-60 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #29bb2b;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #29bb2b;\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #2ac32b;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e---------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":44419290431728,"sku":"Z Mulberry - White","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/files\/ZMulberry-White1.jpg?v=1750171358"},{"product_id":"pawpaw-asimina-triloba","title":"Pawpaw Seeds - Cultivated\/Improved","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c43131;\"\u003e**This item does not qualify for 'Free Lettermail Shipping'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDue to the large size of seeds, they must be sent EXPEDITED. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(\u003cem\u003eAsimina triloba\u003c\/em\u003e). Deciduous. Zones 5-8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAlthough threatened by deforestation, this luxurious native tree is making a big come back!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Pawpaw grows to around 20 feet in height and bears scrumptious, 5 inch, seemingly exotic fruit. The only thing that comes close is the South American cherimoya, sometimes found at specialty produce markets. Pawpaw flesh is soft and creamy, but lighter than that of an avocado, and oh so sweet!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePawpaw trees have a medium growth rate and may bear fruit as early as four years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThese seed were harvested from Pawpaw orchards and will yield considerably larger and more flavourful fruit than their wild counterparts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires \u003cem\u003eExpedited \/ Xpresspost\u003c\/em\u003e if you order Pawpaw Seeds in the Winter. This can help to lessen their time spent in frigid temperature. Seeds can die if temperatures reach below -23C during shipment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e85-95%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003ePartial shade. Pawpaws are an understory tree and the young trees need shade to survive and thrive. \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun will kill baby pawpaw trees!\u003c\/strong\u003e Older trees do fine in the sun, so if you don't have a shady spot, you can build your saplings a simple shelter for their first couple years. We've build very minimal, fir bow structures which has worked beautifully. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, but well draining. Rich soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Refrigerate seeds immediately upon arrival!**\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 48 hours, replace water after 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e120 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak stratified seeds for 24 hours in 25°C water to help break dormancy. Sow seeds 3\/4” deep in 12” deep pots. Use  a peat\/perlite mix. Keep soil  at or near 30°C for fastest germination. Keep soil moist. Likes rich soil. pH 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eGermination generally occurs in 2-5 months. Seeds will grow a taproot for a few months before any leaves present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrees require shade for their first year. Need male and female trees to bear fruit.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" title=\"How To Stratify Trees From Seed\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Stratify Your Tree Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e ---------------------------------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"7 Seeds - NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FREE LETTERMAIL SHIPPING","offer_id":44509154246896,"sku":"Z - Pawpaw - Improved","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/Pawpaw-Asiminatriloba.jpg?v=1678476345"},{"product_id":"flowering-dogwood-kousa-milky-way-cornus-kousa-chinensis","title":"Dogwood Seeds - Kousa “Milky Way”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCornus kousa chinensis var. \"Milky Way\"\u003c\/em\u003e) Deciduous. Zones 4 - 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis easy to grow, beauty of a tree shows an abundance of stunning white flower bracts in mid-late spring, giving way to edible custard-like berries in the fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDogwood flowers are deceiving in that are actually quite small, but are surrounded by the petal-like leaves, called bracts, that we think of as blooms. This little known food tree is fast growing and reaches 20 feet in height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 4 - 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlow - Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e70 - 90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun - Partial Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, well draining. Prefers cooler roots, so mulch for Summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor best results, direct sow seeds outdoors in the Fall.  If sowing indoors…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e150 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for moisture and early germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4”-1\/2” deep. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) aids germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 60 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4bb918;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eHow To \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4bb918; text-decoration: underline;\" color=\"#4bb918\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eStratify Tree Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e --------------------------------- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":44419343974640,"sku":"Z Dogwood - Kousa 'Milky Way'","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/DogwoodCornuskousachinensisvarMilkyWay.jpg?v=1678465167"},{"product_id":"persimmon-north-american-diospyros-virginiana","title":"Persimmon Seeds - North American","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Diospyros virginiana)\u003c\/em\u003e Deciduous. Zones 5 - 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHow does one describe a persimmon... Perhaps you could imagine a perfect orb of apricot jelly, solid enough to bite into, yet jelly enough that it drips down your chin... A persimmon is one thing in life you must try for yourself! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word \"persimmon\" is actually an anglicized Algonquin word. Pronunciation differs across dialects; \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eputchamin, pasiminan, or pessamin, but the meaning is the same - dry fruit. And does an under-ripe persimmon EVER dry out your mouth! \u003c\/span\u003ePlease eat only very ripe fruit as an under-ripe Persimmon is \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e astringent!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This member of the ebony family can reach 50 in height and bears small orange fruit, 1-2 inches in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Trees a \u003cspan\u003edioecious and require both female and male trees to set fruit. With these seeds you'll get a 50\/50 chance of each.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5 - 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003en Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun - partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does well with average, well draining soil. Tolerant of many soil types, drought and urban pollution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor best results, sow seeds outdoors early-Fall in a cold frame with mulch or late-Winter\/early-Spring in a greenhouse. If sowing indoors...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Then, mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e90 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1” deep. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) will benefit germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" title=\"How To Stratify Trees From Seed\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003eHow To Stratify Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e --------------------------------- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":44419341549808,"sku":"Z Persimmon - North American","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/Persimmon1.jpg?v=1770405399"},{"product_id":"aronia-black-chokecherry-aronia-melanocarpa","title":"Aronia Berry Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Aronia melanocarpa)\u003c\/em\u003e Deciduous shrub. Zones 3-8. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis easy to grow, hedgy shrub gives bluish-black berries in late Summer. Tart fruit is high in antioxidants and great for making jams, jellies and country wine\/mead. Grows to 6 feet \u0026amp; prefers wet roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3 - 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e6 ft Shrub \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistently moist, but not wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eAfter soaking seeds, start \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e30 days warm\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (20°C), the top of your fridge is a good spot for this. Monitor for mold. Next, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e120 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C), your fridge is a good spot for this. Inspect periodically for even moisture and germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4”, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (25°C) and night (18°C) aids germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 20-30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3ac41a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" style=\"color: #3ac41a; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExcited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003eE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e---------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"40 Seeds","offer_id":44823725048048,"sku":"Z Aronia","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/Aroniamelanocarpa.jpg?v=1678458548"},{"product_id":"antonovka-apple-tree-seeds","title":"Apple Seeds - Antonovka","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Malus pumila 'Antonovka')\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCan be hardy up to Zone 1!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful apple cultivar can withstand some of the coldest north American winters, and is popular as a root stock for grafting other cultivars. Sometimes called 'The People's Apple';  the trees grow true from seed and produce a low sugar, late fruiting apple that is great for pies and cider!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great rootstock apple tree with fruit that is ideal for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Many modern apple varieties do not grow true-to-type from seed, but Antonovka Apples DO! They are an old, open pollinated variety that will produce the same kind of apple from which the seeds came.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Apple seeds are among the first to germinate in the spring, often while soil temperatures are less than 4.5 °C, and the seedlings are generally hardy with respect to spring frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 1 - 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 80%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist but well draining soil. Tolerant of many soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor hardier seedlings, sow seeds outdoors in Fall. If sowing indoors…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e90 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4” deep. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (25°C) and night (18°C) aids germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30-60 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #3dac28;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3dac28;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" style=\"color: #3dac28;\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3dac28;\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" style=\"color: #34bd2a;\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-style=\"color: #34bd2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcited about growing Flowering Trees from seed? Learn more HERE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zw-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #34bd2a;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #34bd2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zw-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e ---------------------------------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"15 Seeds","offer_id":44823724032240,"sku":"Z Apple - Antonovka","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/Apple-Antonovka.jpg?v=1678458280"},{"product_id":"apple-seeds-prairie-crabapple","title":"Apple Seeds - Prairie Crabapple","description":"\u003cp data-doc-id=\"4397000241630192\" class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMalus ioensis\u003c\/em\u003e) Perennial. Deciduous. Zones 2 - 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-doc-id=\"4397000241630192\" class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003eThe gorgeous Prairie Crab Apple will treat you to year-round delights!\u003cspan class=\"EOP\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003eThe display begins with prolific, pink buds that open to fragrant pink to white flowers in Spring; then comes purple-maroon foliage, maturing to a reddish-green; Fall brings a burst of red, orange, and purple, along with glossy fruit; In Winter, some of the small, yellow-green fruit cling to bare branches, beckoning birds to adorn them.\u003cspan class=\"EOP\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003eThe Prairie Crab Apple attracts birds and wildlife year-round. Its branches form low, spreading dense thickets, inviting mammals to hide out and feast on juicy insects. Its branches also make a good nesting habitat for songbirds like Orioles and Song Sparrows. Birds like the Ruffed Grouse, Purple Finch, and White-throated Sparrow eat the buds, and Woodpeckers, Starlings, and Grackles peck at the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003eThe fruit is waxy on the outside and fleshy, firm, and white on the inside. The fruit are sour eaten straight off the tree, but make delicious tart yet sweet jelly, cider, and vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003ePrairie Crab Apple is one of the most beautiful, disease and drought resistant crabapple varieties out there! Its a large shrub (or small tree) about 10-25 feet tall with a short trunk and a broad spreading crown. It grows best in full sun and really likes o be fed rich compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e-------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 2 - 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e85 - 95%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile \u0026amp; well draining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor hardier seedlings, sow seeds outdoors in Fall. If sowing indoors…\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e90 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture and germination.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4”, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (25°C) and night (18°C) aids germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 15-45 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" title=\"How To Stratify Tree Seeds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3dca2d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow To \u003cspan color=\"#3dca2d\" style=\"color: #3dca2d;\"\u003eStratify Tree Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e---------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"15 Seeds","offer_id":44419314483440,"sku":"Z Apple - Prairie Crab","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/PrairieCrabApple-Malusioensis.jpg?v=1678294695"},{"product_id":"pear-seeds-ussurian-pear","title":"Pear Seeds - Ussurian","description":"\u003cp data-doc-id=\"4397000241630192\" class=\"zw-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Pyrus ussuriensis)\u003c\/em\u003e Deciduous. Zones 3-7. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUssurian Pear is the most cold-hardy of all pears, which makes it a great choice for Northern climates.\u003cspan class=\"EOP\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis pear variety had been almost forgotten, but its gaining in popularity - and we can see why! It is absolutely smothered in breathtaking white flowers in Spring! Its beautiful glossy green leaves transform to brilliant shades of orange and burgundy in Fall. It's also self-pollinating!\u003cspan class=\"EOP\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt's a gorgeous ornamental, but bears edible fruit too! The small, round, yellow pears are hard and bitter, but they sweeten after a hard frost and make deliciously tangy juice and jellies.\u003cspan class=\"EOP\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUssurian Pear grows quickly and reaches 35 feet at maturity. Its low canopy and spreading habit make it a great choice for a windbreak. Foraging wildlife and nesting songbirds enjoy its low, dense branches and abundant fruit.\u003cspan class=\"EOP\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3 - 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium Tree \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003eNaturally lower 50 - 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers, moist well draining loam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e120 days cold\/moist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/2” deep, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Water evenly and regularly. Prefers temperatures around 20°C for germination.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" title=\"How To Stratify Trees From Seed\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHow To Stratify Your Tree Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e*Excited about growing Flowering Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e ---------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"15 Seeds","offer_id":44419228106992,"sku":"Z Pear - Ussurian","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/Pear-Pyrusussuriensis.jpg?v=1678305165"},{"product_id":"elderberry-seeds","title":"Elderberry Seeds - Black","description":"\u003cp data-doc-id=\"4397000245354988\" data-hd-info=\"2\" data-textformat='{\"size\":16}' class=\"zw-paragraph heading2\" data-header=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Sambucus canadensis) \u003c\/em\u003eDeciduous. Zones 4-8. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eElderberry, commonly called Black Elder, is a beautiful and useful plant - a wonderful addition to any garden! If you like to grow medicinal plants, Elderberry is a must-have shrub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIn June, Elderberry’s tiny lemon-scented white flowers appear in clusters, and in late summer flowers give way to clusters of deep purple-black elderberry fruits on violet stems. Its showy, flat-topped flower clusters attract birds and butterflies. If you plan to harvest the fruits, be sure to protect them from hungry birds, deer, and other wildlife!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe health benefits of Elderberry are endless! It can aid digestion, lower cholesterol, protect cardiovascular health, support the respiratory system, soothe inflammation, regulate insulin levels, strengthen bones, and make your skin glow. Elderberry is traditionally made into syrup and taken medicinally to support the immune system, especially through the winter months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnce established, it grows quickly and can reach up to 12 feet. It makes a wonderful living, edible hedge or shrub level companion in a permaculture landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFruits and flowers are also used to make jams, jellies, elderberry wine, and elderflower cordial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e-------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Zones 4 - 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, when cooked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium Shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eFast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates a variety of soils, including medium to wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e 70 - 90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e-------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor best results, direct sow seeds outdoors in the Fall.  If sowing indoors…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds for 48 hours in hot tap water, change water after 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eAfter soaking seeds, start \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e60 days warm\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (20°C), the top of your fridge is a good spot for this. Monitor for mold. Next, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e150 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C), in your fridge is a good spot for this. Inspect periodically for even moisture and early germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4” deep. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) aids germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 15-30 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3dc523;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eHow To \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#3dc523\" style=\"color: #3dc523;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eStratify Tree Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e----------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.  \u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3dc523;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#3dc523\" style=\"color: #3dc523;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":44419319726320,"sku":"Z Elderberry - Black","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/BlackElderberry-Sambucuscanadensis.jpg?v=1678470028"},{"product_id":"saskatoon-berry-seeds","title":"Saskatoon Berry Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Amelanchier alnifolia) \u003c\/em\u003eZones 3 - 7. Deciduous Shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saskatoon berry is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, and higher in fibre and protein than most fruits because the seeds are edible. The fruit is sweet, with dense, juicy flesh and excellent fresh, frozen, or dried. Use it in any recipe that calls for blueberries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaskatoon Berry is shade tolerant, but greater sunlight will increase yields. In the wild, it is found in dry woods and open hillsides and prefers well-drained soils but is not finicky about pH. It is self-fertile, but will produce more fruit when grown in groups. It is very cold hardy and should provide a harvest in its third year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaskatoons grow 12- 20ft in height and can live for 40 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3 - 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eLarge Shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003en Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun for maximum fruit. Tolerates partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does well with average, well draining soil. Tolerant of many soil types.. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor best results, sow seeds outdoors in Fall or stratified seeds sown in Spring.  If sowing indoors...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e90 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4” deep, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) can aid germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30-40 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" title=\"How To Stratify Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Stratify Your Tree Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e--------------------------------- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":44823779606768,"sku":"Z Saskatoon Berry","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/SaskatoonBerry-Amelanchieralnifolia.jpg?v=1678479594"},{"product_id":"medlar-tree-seeds","title":"Medlar Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Mespilus germanica) \u003c\/em\u003eZones 5 - 8. Deciduous fruit tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis age-old, forgotten fruit is making a big comeback in the permaculture world!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMedlar saw its heyday back in Medieval time through The Renaissance when it was enjoyed by peasants and nobility alike. Part of its prominence during this time period is the Medlar's ability to keep as a Winter food source, a sweet one at that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnce picked, Medlar fruit lasts into the Winter months. One reason being is that the fruit needs to break down a bit to release it's sweetness and flavour. They are actually hard and pretty tasteless unless they are allowed time to \"blet\", or age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eI once heard someone say, \"\u003cem\u003eA pear is best a few hours before it spoils\u003c\/em\u003e\". It is true; \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Pear Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/collections\/fruit-trees\/pear-trees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Persimmon Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/collections\/fruit-trees\/persimmon-trees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePersimmons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and Medlar are all their sweetest and juiciest when they are nearly overripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMedlar can be eaten raw, but because of their almost creamy texture there are often enjoyed in the form of pies and custards. Medlars have a high pectin content and make a delicious spiced jelly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLike apples and pears, the Medlar is in the rose family. The tree itself usually grows to around 15 feet tall with white flowers and long deeply ribbed leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5 - 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlow - Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 - 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun - Light shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist but well draining soil.  Does not do well with wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**\u003c\/strong\u003eDifficult\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best results, sow seeds outdoors in late Summer to early Fall, seeds should germinate in the Spring. If sowing indoors…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRATIFICATION:\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e60 days cold\/moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator. Check periodically for even moisture and germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow stratified seeds on the soil surface, tamp down gently. Seeds require light to germinate. Water evenly and regularly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \"\u003cspan style=\"color: #42bb2f;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #42bb2f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #5dcc2c;\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #5dcc2c;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Excited about growing Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e ---------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":44419346694384,"sku":"Z Medlar","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/Medlar-Mespilusgermanica.jpg?v=1678475110"},{"product_id":"soap-berry-seeds-buffaloberry","title":"Buffaloberry Seeds - Russet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Shepherdia canadensis)\u003c\/em\u003e Zones 2 - 7. Small deciduous shrub. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne reason WE are excited about growing Soap Berry \/ Buffaloberry is because of this plant's \u003cem\u003ehigh saponin content, ie\u003c\/em\u003e its soap-sudsy quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike so many of you, we are doing what we can to use natural products in our day-to-day lives. Soap Berries from the \u003cspan\u003eSapindus Mukorrosi tree (native to the Himalayas) have become increasingly popular with Westerners hoping to replace their synthetic dish soap and laundry detergents. But historically, with increasing demand for an \"exotic\" item, comes increasing exploitation of the land and people who live where said item is naturally found. Think sugarcane, oil palms, diamonds, coconuts, etc... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoap Berry \/ Buffaloberry will grow right here in Canada, where it grows naturally. Hardy to zone 2, Buffaloberry grows in a variety of soils and actually helps to improve soil health in disturbed areas. As a non-legume nitrogen fixer, Buffaloberry will thrive where other shrubs won't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffaloberry has a long history as a Winter food in western Indigenous communities. The vitamin rich berries are gathered, dried and incorporated in a multitude of recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #76d230;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003ca style=\"color: #76d230;\" title=\"How to grow nuts from seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/resources\/blank-worksheet-for-tree-seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExcited about growing Fruit \u0026amp; Nut trees from seed? Click for all you need to know.\u003c\/a\u003e*\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best results, sow outdoors in the Fall, individual pots in a cold frame are great.  If sowing indoors... \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/strong\u003eGently rub seeds on fine sandpaper. Then, soak for 24 hours starting with hot tap water, seeds should sink. Mix seeds with moist soil 4x seeds volume. Place in a plastic bag or container. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/strong\u003e90 days cold\/moist (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator. Check periodically for even moisture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow stratified seeds on the soil surface, gently cover. Seeds require light to germinate. Temperature of about 15°C is ideal for germination. Keep soil moist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerally occurs in 30-60 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e---------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"40 Seeds","offer_id":44823786848496,"sku":"Z Buffaloberry","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/files\/ZBuffaloberry-Russet.jpg?v=1724171697"},{"product_id":"pear-seeds-bartlett","title":"Pear Seeds - Bartlett","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Pyrus communis \u003c\/em\u003eBartlett) Zones 5 - 7. Heirloom Pear variety, 1700s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Bartlett Pear, sometimes known as the William's Pear, is probably the most popular pear here in North America, but did you know you can grow it yourself? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBartlett Pears are large, firm and juicy. They are great fresh but their firmer texture makes them great for poaching and bottling. If you bottle pears for Winter storage, I highly recommend adding a vanilla bean, star anise and cinnamon to your syrup. YUM!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBartlett Pears do well when grown in full Sun and loamy soil, although they can tolerate clay soils as well. This pear is also grown as a disease resistant root stock for grafting other pear varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWill need a pollinator to produce fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5- 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium Tree \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Slow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003eNaturally low 40 - 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers, moist well draining loam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e90 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture and early germination.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/2” deep, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Water evenly and regularly. Prefers temperatures around 20°C for germination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" title=\"How To Stratify Trees From Seed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #39ca1f;\"\u003eHow To \u003cspan color=\"#39ca1f\" style=\"color: #39ca1f;\"\u003eStratify Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #3ecd1e;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Excited about growing Flowering Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e---------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":44823768006896,"sku":"Z Pear - Bartlett","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/BartlettPear.jpg?v=1678477077"},{"product_id":"dogwood-seeds-cornelian-cherry","title":"Dogwood Seeds - Cornelian Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Cornus mas) \u003c\/em\u003ePerennial\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e Zones 4 - 8. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWow, wow, wow! What a gem. Cornelian Cherry, actually in the dogwood family, is one of the plants we are most excited about. This is another \"forgotten fruit\", with a rich history, especially in ancient Greece. This tree is making a comeback in permaculture and culinary circles and for good reason.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAfter only four years, this little tree will bear massive crops of small, red fruits. These are about the size sour cherries, only oblong and similar in taste. They can be eaten raw or transformed into any number of recipes including juice, jams, jellies and pies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLike the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" title=\"Hardy Persimmon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/products\/persimmon-north-american-diospyros-virginiana\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epersimmon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCornelian Cherries are best enjoyed fully ripe and hold the perfect combination of sour cherry, wild plum and cranberry. Be warned: An unripe Cornelian Cherry is very astringent and will dry up your mouth pretty quick! Remember that patience is a virtue. Fruit will ripen on the tree and drop when ready. It is best to lay a tarp to gather the cherries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 4 - 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrefers partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, well draining. Prefers cooler roots, so mulch for Summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best results, sow seeds outdoors in late Summer, seeds will germinate the following Spring (if not, then the following Spring). Sow in containers, well-draining soil, mulched in partial shade.  If sowing indoors...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with moist soil 4x seed volume. Place in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e120 days warm\/moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (20°C), the top of your fridge is a good spot for this. Monitor for mold. Next, start \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e120 days cold\/moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, (5°C), in your fridge is a good spot for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/2” deep. Alternate soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C). Water evenly and regularly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGERMINATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 60 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #35cd26;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #35cd26; text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #29b522; text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e --------------------------------- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":44419333062896,"sku":"Z Dogwood - Cornelian Cherry","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/Cornelian_Cherry_Dogwood.jpg?v=1568392014"},{"product_id":"pear-seeds-asian-pear","title":"Pear Seeds - Asian Pear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Pyrus pyrifolia) \u003c\/em\u003ePerenial. Zones 6 - 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree words: Home. Grown. Candy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAsian Pears are DELICIOUS, but you know, I didn't really care for them until our trees (reluctantly planted) started producing. Now they are some the most productive trees in our orchard and the fruit we wait for the most. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIf you haven't tried an Asian Pear before, they are quite different from European varieties. They are crisp, juicy, flowery and sweet. There is just no comparison. If you \u003cem\u003ehave\u003c\/em\u003e tried ones from the grocery store, you'll note that they are only shadow of what I have just described. Gotta be home grown! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 6 - 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun for maximum fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus soil, however tolerant of drier soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e180 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds on the soil surface, press into the soil. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 20°C. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" title=\"How To Stratify Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Stratify Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e ---------------------------------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":44823767941360,"sku":"Z Pear - Asian","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/AsianPear-Pyruspyrifolia.jpg?v=1678476787"},{"product_id":"pear-seeds-birchleaf-pear","title":"Pear Seeds - Birchleaf Pear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Pyrus betulifolia) \u003c\/em\u003eZones 4 - 8. Small, deciduous tree. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birchleaf Pear is a  quick growing, wild pear from northern Asia. Its cold-hardiness and disease resistance has made this tree a choice rootstock among orchardists. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is small, only about the size of a cherry, but it will provide an autumn food source for wildlife in your area. They can also be gathered and made into jellies or bottled whole for a Mid-Winter treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple-like blossoms come on in late Spring and are just buzz with pollinators!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 4 - 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium Tree \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003eNaturally low 50 - 70%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers, moist well draining loam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT:\u003c\/b\u003e Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e90 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds on the soil surface, press into the soil. Water evenly and regularly. Prefers temperatures around 20°C for germination.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" title=\"How To Stratify Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Stratify Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Excited about growing Flowering Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e---------------------------------\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":44419220963568,"sku":"Z Pear - Birchleaf","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/files\/Tree-BirchleafPear_51461abb-feba-4ab7-8d32-135e877359b4.jpg?v=1704552084"},{"product_id":"incredible-seeds-gift-cards","title":"- Incredible Seeds Gift Cards!","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe dreams of Winter waiting. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe hope of Spring planting. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe wonder of Summer's bounty.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e The reward of Autumn's harvest.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThese are the reasons we think seeds are \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eso\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e incredible \u0026amp; why we \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e helping people start their gardens. Now, you too can give the invaluable \u0026amp; empowering gift of gardening!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncredible Seeds gift certificates are virtual gift cards. Virtual gift cards eliminate the single-use plastic gift cards. Upon purchasing your gift card, you will receive an email containing your gift card \u0026amp; gift card code. This can then be forwarded on to your special someone or printed out and given as a gift. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGift cards have no fees or balance expiration dates! Remaining balances can be carried over to future purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncredible Seeds gift cards are redeemable here in our online store \u003ca href=\"www.incredibleseeds.ca\" title=\"Incredible Seeds Home Page\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #000000;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.incredibleseeds.ca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncredible Seeds gift cards have no cash value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncredible Seeds gift cards are non-refundable, except in very special circumstances! xox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"CA$25.00","offer_id":31445235335245,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CA$50.00","offer_id":31445235302477,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CA$100.00","offer_id":31445235368013,"sku":"","price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CA$200.00","offer_id":31445235400781,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/files\/Gift_Card2.jpg?v=1764789500"},{"product_id":"mulberry-seeds-red","title":"Mulberry Seeds - Red","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003eMorus rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) Perennial. Zones 4 - 8. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA small native tree, with large heart shaped leaves \u0026amp; delicious berries. This tree is considered endangered in Ontario and is only naturally occurring in a handful of areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBerries start out white, turning bright red and then darkening to purplish\/black when fully ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 4-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium - Fast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60 - 80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus soil, however tolerant of many soil types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 4 days, change the water every 24 hours. Then, mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e120 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds on the soil surface, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Seeds require light to germinate. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) aids germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30-60 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #20bf1c;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #20bf1c;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #56d124;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e---------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":44823763452144,"sku":"Z Mulberry - Red","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/RedMulberry-Morusrubra.jpg?v=1678475731"},{"product_id":"apple-seeds-himalayan-crabapple","title":"Apple Seeds - Himalayan Crabapple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMalus baccata var. himilaica) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeciduous. Zones 4 - 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHimalayan Crab Apple is an extremely cold hardy tree, native to Asia. Its small stature, rounded shape, and thick, twisted branches make it a popular ornamental tree choice for small garden spaces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHimalayan Crab Apple’s beautiful, showy Spring flower clusters - fragrant, deep pink and long lasting - attract bees and butterflies galore. The lovely dark red and yellow pear-shaped fruit hang like jewels, and persist into Winter. Fruit is sour but palatable and can be eaten raw or cooked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 4 - 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eLarge shrub or Small Tree \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e60-80%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun to part shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMoist, acidic, sandy soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor hardier seedlings, direct sow seeds outdoors in the Fall. If sowing indoors…\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e90 days cold\/moist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture and germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4”, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (25°C) and night (18°C) aids germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 15-45 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcited about growing Flowering Trees from seed? Learn more HERE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"15 Seeds","offer_id":44419293806832,"sku":"Z Apple - Himalayan Crab","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/Tree-Apple-HimalayanCrab.jpg?v=1670943315"},{"product_id":"hardy-orange-seeds","title":"Hardy Orange Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003ePoncirus trifoliata\u003c\/em\u003e) Perennial.  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZones 5 - 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe striking Hardy Orange tree - also known as Chinese Bitter Orange or Trifoliate Orange - while not a true orange, is closely related to the Citrus family. This incredibly tough plant is native to Northern China and Korea; it tolerates frost, snow and temperatures down to -20C.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(It may need some additional protection in zone 5.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFirst appearing in North America in the 1820s, Hardy Orange became popular with American growers as a hedgerow, or living fence; it makes an impenetrable barrier hedge with its twisted branches and long, sharp thorns.  It has a tendency to be invasive in some places, so pruning is recommended. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHardy Orange will reach a height of 8 - 20 feet. It has lovely green branches, twisted and dense with thick, 2” long thorns; trifoliate leaves; showy white, fragrant flowers; and delightful, golf ball sized fuzzy, lemon-like sour fruit that ripen slowly into Fall.  Birds like to take safe refuge from predators in the fortress of branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe fruit - a modified berry - is very bitter, seedy and not typically eaten fresh off the tree, though it has extensive culinary uses. It is naturally high in pectin, and excellent for marmalade and other preserves; it makes a tasty lemonade; and the fruit peel can be candied or dried and powdered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNote: Hardy Orange is very suitable for container gardening! Choose a container with a minimum 12” diameter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#76d230\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5 - 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlow ( 8ft after 10 years )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e80-90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003en Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun - partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist, well-draining soil. Tolerant of many soil types, drought and urban pollution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e--------------------------------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e30 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4” deep. Requires soil temperatures of at least 18°C to germinate. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 30-45 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*When used as a rootstock for other citrus varieties, it allows for an additional 3°C resistance to the cold*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" title=\"How To Stratify Trees From Seed\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003eHow To Stratify Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e*Excited about growing Fruit Trees from seed? Learn more HERE*\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e --------------------------------- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":44419334635760,"sku":"Z - Hardy Orange - Citrus","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/products\/HardyBitterOrange-Poncirustrifoliata.jpg?v=1678299544"},{"product_id":"apple-seeds-sargents-crabapple","title":"Apple Seeds - Sargent's Crabapple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Malus sargentii) \u003c\/em\u003e Perennial. Zone 4 - 8. Rosaceae (Rose) Family. Native to Japan. One of the smallest ornamental crabapple trees, can grow 8-10 feet tall in 15 years. Trees are covered with white scented flowers in early Spring. Blooms become tiny bright red fruit by Fall, birds love them! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor hardier seedlings, sow seeds in raised beds outdoors in the Fall. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf sowing indoors…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with moist soil 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e120 days cold\/moist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for even moisture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow stratified seeds 1\/8”, ideally in a peat\/perlite mix. Alternate soil temperatures during the day (20-25°C) and night (15-20°C). Water evenly and regularly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGERMINATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 15-30 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3ebe23;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" style=\"color: #3ebe23;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eExcited about growing Flowering Trees from seed? Learn more HERE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":46441943826672,"sku":"Z Apple - Sargent's Crabapple","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/files\/Apple-Sargent_sCrabapple.jpg?v=1723819033"},{"product_id":"dogwood-seeds-gray-swamp","title":"Dogwood Seeds - Grey Swamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Cornus racemosa) \u003c\/em\u003ePerennial. Zones 4 - 8. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative range—Central to eastern N. America. Shrubs can grow 10-15 feet tall. White flowers bloom in early Summer, becoming white berries on bright red stems by Fall—a favorite of many birds. Plants spread by suckering, be mindful of placement. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best results, sow outdoors in the Summer. If sowing indoors...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/strong\u003eSeeds require scarification. Nick seed coat with a knife or gently rub on fine sandpaper. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag or container. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e90 days warm\/moist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (20°C), keep an eye on seeds for signs of mold. Then,\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e 90 days cold\/moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (5°C), in your fridge is a good spot for this. Check moisture periodically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow stratified seeds 3\/8” deep. Alternate soil temperatures during the day (15-20°C) and night (10-15°C). Water evenly and regularly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 60-90 days. It’s also possible for seeds to germinate the following Spring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4bb918;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-start-your-tree-seeds\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" style=\"color: #4bb918; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Start Your Tree Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/tagged\/tree-seeds\" title=\"Growing Flowering Shrubs From Seed\" style=\"color: #29b522; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Excited about growing Flowering Trees from seed? Learn more HERE.*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e --------------------------------- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":46442196467952,"sku":"Z Dogwood - Gray Swamp","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/files\/ZDogwood-Gray.jpg?v=1724170613"},{"product_id":"raisin-tree-seeds-japanese-raisin-tree","title":"Raisin Tree Seeds - Japanese Raisin Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Hovenia dulcis)\u003c\/em\u003e Perennial. 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Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eAfter soaking seeds, start \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e60 days warm\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (20°C), the top of your fridge is a good spot for this. Monitor for mold. Next, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e150 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C), in your fridge is a good spot for this. Inspect periodically for even moisture and early germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4” deep. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) aids germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 15-30 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3dc523;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3dc523;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eHow To \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3dc523;\" color=\"#3dc523\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3dc523;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eStratify Tree Seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3dc523;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3dc523;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3dc523;\" color=\"#3dc523\" data-mce-style=\"color: #3dc523;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":46807274717424,"sku":"Z Elderberry - Cultivated","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/files\/Z_Elderberry_-_Cultivar_MAT_GARDEN_PHOTO.jpg?v=1732220978"},{"product_id":"dogwood-seeds-kousa","title":"Dogwood Seeds - Kousa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(\u003cem\u003eCornus kousa chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) Deciduous. Zones 5 - 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis easy to grow, beauty of a tree shows an abundance of stunning white flower bracts in mid-late spring, giving way to edible custard-like berries in the fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDogwood flowers are deceiving in that are actually quite small, but are surrounded by the petal-like leaves, called bracts, that we think of as blooms. This little known food tree is fast growing and reaches 30 feet in height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5 - 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSmall Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlow - Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixer: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e70 - 90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Sun - Partial Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, well draining. Prefers cooler roots, so mulch for Summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e----------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGROWING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor best results, direct sow seeds outdoors in late Summer to early Fall, seeds should germinate in the Spring.  If sowing indoors…\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEED PRETREATMENT: \u003c\/b\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray\/cells or container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e120 days cold\/moist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for moisture and early germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOST-STRATIFICATION: \u003c\/b\u003eSow stratified seeds 1\/4”-1\/2” deep. Alternating soil temperatures during the day (30°C) and night (20°C) aids germination. Water evenly and regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERMINATION: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 60 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/blogs\/news\/how-to-stratify-tree-seeds-in-your-fridge\" title=\"How To Start Trees From Seed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #4bb918;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eHow To \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#4bb918\" style=\"color: #4bb918; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eStratify Tree Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e --------------------------------- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"zw-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki \/ Nova Scotia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Seeds","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":47884895518960,"sku":"Z Dogwood - KOUSA","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1904\/8475\/files\/ZDogwood-KOUSA.jpg?v=1754398247"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.incredibleseeds.ca\/collections\/fruit-trees-1\/seed-collections.oembed","provider":"The Incredible Seed Company Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}