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Post by meandtk on Aug 18, 2014 22:42:22 GMT -5
The birds dposited some elderberry seed in a convenient place in my garden. Any tips on encouraging their proliferation?
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Post by spacecase0 on Aug 18, 2014 23:22:15 GMT -5
they grow at the base of oak trees around here, that is all I know
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Post by daylilydude on Aug 19, 2014 4:13:58 GMT -5
I have never grown them but do remember eating my grandmothers jelly while growing up... Hope this helps Elderberry
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Post by meandtk on Aug 19, 2014 9:46:12 GMT -5
They must like shade.
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Post by meandtk on Aug 19, 2014 9:47:36 GMT -5
I have never grown them but do remember eating my grandmothers jelly while growing up... Hope this helps ElderberryThx I'd like to get enough to cook down. Maybe in the next few years. They're touted s an immune booster.
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Post by spacecase0 on Aug 19, 2014 11:10:04 GMT -5
I should have been more clear, they grow on the sunny side with afternoon shade side of the oak trees here,
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Post by meandtk on Aug 19, 2014 21:39:02 GMT -5
Hmmm...yep, that's where they came up under my pecan tree, too.
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Post by dogfish on Aug 27, 2014 13:37:43 GMT -5
Around here they grow well and there is not much of a science to it. As long as they get a good foot hold in an area that works for them, just stand back and let them grow. It will take a few years to start getting berries. Birds love them so you do have to be diligent in keeping an eye on the ripening ones to get your best harvest results.
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Post by coppice on Sept 3, 2014 7:53:55 GMT -5
I should have been more clear, they grow on the sunny side with afternoon shade side of the oak trees here, IMO SC-0 is describing a place where birds either; A, poop, or B, groom, which is why 'underneath' is such a prime spot to find volunteers. Another popular place for birds to start your next asparagus bed too.
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