{"product_id":"salal","title":"Salal","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"452\"\u003eSalal is a much-loved understory plant native to the Pacific Northwest, thriving in the cool, moist forests of British Columbia. This evergreen perennial produces glossy green leaves and clusters of small, bell-shaped pinkish-white flowers, followed by dark purple, blueberry-like fruit. The berries are sweet and slightly earthy, perfect for fresh eating or preserving. Salal also plays an important ecological role, offering food and shelter to birds, pollinators, and small mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"957\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Salal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"989\" data-start=\"986\"\u003eSalal grows best in Zones 5–9 in acidic, well-drained soil with partial to full shade. Ideal for woodland gardens, under conifers, and naturalised coastal landscapes. Tolerates poor soil and dry summers once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1553\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1242\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003eUsed for centuries by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, salal berries were eaten fresh, dried into cakes, or mixed with other fruits. The leaves were also used medicinally. Today, salal remains popular both as a native food plant and for its long-lasting decorative foliage in floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1601\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in autumn or early spring; thrives in shaded understory environments.\u003cbr data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1685\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors with 4–8 weeks cold stratification before spring sowing.\u003cbr data-end=\"1779\" data-start=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003eZone 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e May survive with protection but best grown in containers and overwintered in sheltered areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1919\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Salal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1922\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds on soil surface; do not cover. Requires 4–8 weeks cold stratification before sowing.\u003cbr data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"2030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2046\" data-start=\"2033\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist but not waterlogged; salal prefers consistent moisture.\u003cbr data-end=\"2116\" data-start=\"2113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2131\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick berries when fully purple and soft; prune stems for floral use.\u003cbr data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"2200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2219\" data-start=\"2203\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch with leaf litter; little fertiliser required in native soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2327\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2630\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2330\"\u003eSelect Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose fully ripe berries from healthy plants.\u003cbr data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2415\" data-start=\"2397\"\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash berries and rinse to separate seeds from pulp.\u003cbr data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2488\" data-start=\"2470\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air dry seeds and store in paper packets in the fridge.\u003cbr data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2560\" data-start=\"2547\"\u003eStratify:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-stratify seeds for 4–8 weeks before sowing for best germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2711\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2656\" data-start=\"2632\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2659\" data-start=\"2656\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2711\" data-start=\"2659\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811207360754,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-016","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Salal.jpg?v=1772481928","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/salal","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}