{"product_id":"elderberry-pack-of-1-cane","title":"Elderberry (Pack of 1 Cane) (TC)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eElderberry (Pack of 1 Cane)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied as cane (Pack of 1) (NOT to WA, TAS)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is an adaptable and easy-to-grow plant, whether you consider it a large bush or a small tree. It produces delicate, white flowers that transform into tiny, juice-filled blackberries. Renowned for their medicinal properties, these berries are rich in antioxidants and often labelled as a 'superfood.' Elderberries must be cooked before consumption. The berries are edible once cooked, but other parts of the plant are poisonous, containing toxic calcium oxalate crystals. The plant thrives in various soil conditions but does not fare well in drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePlanting depth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePlant the cane relatively shallow, 10cm deep. Encircle the plants with a straw mulch. This method aids moisture conservation, suppresses weed growth, and prevents fruit from touching the soil, reducing spoilage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e Winter to early spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-200cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eGrowth height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2m, A sturdy trellis or support is necessary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 2m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e Frost hardy once established. Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eFruiting period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will get the best harvest after a couple of years of growth.\u003c\/span\u003e. Prevent birds from damaging the fruit. A healthy plant can produce reliably for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e An ideal soil is rich in humus and well-drained.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Water well and maintain moisture levels during flowering and fruiting. Applying a layer of mulch can aid in retaining water and reducing weed growth. Quite tolerant of heat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003ePruning advice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  The plant flowers and bears fruit on last year's growth, so minimal pruning is required during winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll content on this site is intended for informational use only. Please consult a professional before starting any treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885534589240,"sku":"EDP-36","price":18.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/elderberry-pack-of-1-cane-444223.jpg?v=1718975779","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/elderberry-pack-of-1-cane","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}