{"product_id":"salmonberry","title":"Salmonberry","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eSalmon Berry is a hardy perennial shrub native to the coastal forests of British Columbia. Blooming in April, its dark pink flowers are among the earliest to appear in the spring garden, making it an important food source for early pollinators and hummingbirds. By June, the flowers give way to clusters of juicy berries that range in colour from pale orange to deep red. The fruit is mildly sweet and best enjoyed fresh, though also used in jams and traditional dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"934\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Salmon Berry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"973\" data-start=\"970\"\u003eWell-suited for Zones 5–9, Salmon Berry thrives in moist soils and part shade, making it ideal for woodland edges, damp slopes, or riparian zones. Once established, it spreads to form dense thickets and is a great addition to native planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1256\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1259\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003eSalmon Berry has long been harvested by Indigenous peoples across the Pacific Northwest, with both the berries and young shoots valued as early-season food. The berries were often eaten fresh or with other fruits, and young shoots were sometimes peeled and eaten raw. Its early bloom and fruiting make it a key part of seasonal cycles for people, pollinators, and wildlife alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1669\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1672\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors in autumn or early spring for natural cold stratification.\u003cbr data-end=\"1768\" data-start=\"1765\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1782\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-stratify seeds indoors for 90 days, then sow in spring.\u003cbr data-end=\"1846\" data-start=\"1843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1857\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003eZone 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best started in pots and overwintered indoors before transplanting out in year two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1640\"\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=\"2332\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1983\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Salmon Berry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1999\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 6mm (¼in) deep in moist, well-drained soil. Cold stratification improves germination.\u003cbr data-end=\"2098\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2111\" data-start=\"2098\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist soil; water during dry spells until well established.\u003cbr data-end=\"2182\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick berries when fully ripe in early summer.\u003cbr data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2262\" data-start=\"2246\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune to manage spread if needed. Mulch annually with organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2667\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2372\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2667\" data-start=\"2334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2375\"\u003eSelect Ripe Berries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest from robust, mature plants.\u003cbr data-end=\"2438\" data-start=\"2435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2456\" data-start=\"2438\"\u003eExtract Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mash and rinse berries to remove pulp.\u003cbr data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2495\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2516\" data-start=\"2498\"\u003eDry and Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air dry seeds and store in a cool, dry place.\u003cbr data-end=\"2565\" data-start=\"2562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2594\" data-start=\"2565\"\u003eStratify Before Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratify seeds for 2–3 months before sowing for better germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"2748\" data-start=\"2669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2669\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2696\" data-start=\"2693\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2748\" data-start=\"2696\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811181965554,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-017","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Salmon_Berry.jpg?v=1772481888","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/salmonberry","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}