150 Black Elderberry Seeds (Sambucus Nigra)

Black elderberry – Sambucus nigra

150 seeds – perennial plant with multiple virtues

The Black Elder, also known by the names great elder , common elder , or European elder , is a native European shrub with a generous silhouette, with very fragrant white flowers . Highly valued for its medicinal, culinary, and ornamental uses, it is also an ideal companion plant in a permaculture garden.

➤ Cultivation tips:

• Type : Perennial plant (deciduous shrub)

• Height : Up to 4 to 6 meters

• Exposure : Sun or partial shade

• Soil : Rich, fresh to moist, well-drained

• Semi-finals :

  • Cold stratification required for 8 to 12 weeks (mix the seeds with damp sand and place in the refrigerator)

  • Sow in spring in pots or directly in open ground

• Watering : Regular the first two years, then independent

➤ Uses:

• Culinary :

  • Flowers in syrup, lemonade, fritters

  • Berries (cooked only) in jellies, syrups, wines

• Ornamental : Beautiful in a country hedge or alone

➤ Beneficial associations:

• Can be planted near a vegetable garden , as it attracts beneficial birds that control pests

• Goes well with comfrey , to ferns or to raspberry bushes in a tasty and useful hedge

➤ Symbolism and traditions:

The black elder has long been a protective tree , associated with magic and healing rituals in European traditions. It was said that it should never be cut without asking for permission…

Commitment to quality:
 At SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality reproducible seeds. Our seeds are carefully selected, sorted, and packaged without any chemical treatment.

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