Cranberry Seeds - Wentworth High Bush
(Viburnum triloba var. Wentworth) Perennial. Hardy to zone 3.
Ericaceae (Heather) Family. Native range—NL to BC. Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil. Plants can grow 8-10 feet tall, spreading 4-6 feet. Full sun, low tolerance for shade. Edible berries ripen late, from yellow to bright red.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS **Difficult
We highly recommend sowing these seeds naturally, outdoors in the Summer. If sowing indoors...
SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium 4x seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray/cells or container.
STRATIFICATION: After soaking seeds, start 90 days warm/moist (15-20°C), check seeds periodically for signs of mold. Next, 60 days cold/moist (5°C), in your fridge is a good spot for this. Inspect seeds periodically for even moisture/sprouting.
POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow seeds on the soil surface, lightly cover and tamp down gently. Seeds require light to germinate. Ideal soil temperature of 15°C for germination.
GERMINATION: Will generally occur in 30-60 days.
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Available 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.