Vaccinium

We are proud to welcome you to The Green Grove Garden. We have been active farmers and plant propagators for a number of years, and we specialized in the production of plant plugs, or basically miniature seedlings, for our on farm use. As such, we learned a great deal about seedling production and also the proper storage, handling and identification of quality seeds through intensive hands on experience. Consequently, we’re excited to be able to offer you the finest and freshest seeds available. 200+ EUROPEAN BLUEBERRY SEEDS BILBERRY RARE AUTUMN LOW BUSH SWEET DELICIOUS USA * We have a very limited quantity of our wild Vaccinium myrtillus European blueberry. * This low-bush blueberry plant is extremely high in antioxidants. It is, likely, an even richer source of nutrients than our domesticated blueberry. * These blueberry grows wild on heathlands and more acidic soil types and are considered a dwarf shrub. * European blueberries have been consumed for thousands of years as a traditional herbal medicine due to their very high levels of antioxidants. In fact, they’re consumed as a liqueur or tea in European herbal remedies to combat diseases like diabetes or gastrointestinal issues. Also, there are studies pointing to the possibility of these bilberries inhibiting colon cancer tumor growth. These studies are ongoing but look very positive! * These European berries have a darker flesh almost a red color unlike common blueberries that possess a whitish, translucent flesh. Thus, they likely contain much more anthocyanins than our traditional blueberries. * The flesh has even been used as a dye for clothes and food. * They’re commonly used, like traditional blueberries, in desserts, drinks, syrups, candies etc… * The European blueberry is also a very ornamental bush when properly hedged. The leaves turn a beautiful color in the fall. * The flowers of these plants attract a wide range of pollinators like honey bees and butterflies. We also offer numerous other complementary herbs, vegetables and flowers for the garden. Check out our other items for additional varieties of flowers! We periodically run various specials so please look to see if we have any volume discounts available.Culture Notes:Germination Temperature-65-70 FahrenheitGermination Time-~12-16 weeks and the expected germination is ~45% according to the USDA.Sowing Notes-Choose an acidic seedling mix with a pH of about 4.1.Pre-moisten the mix for 12 hours to ensure consistent moisture but not wet.Use distilled water or soft water that has been boiled and cooled to moisten the seedling mix.Overfill the seed tray with the pre-moistened mix and brush off any excess.Place the seeds evenly on the mix and gently press them in, but not too deep.Cover the seed tray with a transparent cover.Expose the seed tray to 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness using diffuse light, not direct sunlight.Wait 3-4 months for the seeds to germinate.Customer Service:Your success is our success. If you feel like you cannot leave us a 5 star rating or if you have any issues with your order, like damaged or wrong items etc…just send us a note and we’ll promptly resolve the issue for you. Free Shipping:Seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets. If you cannot locate planting instructions for your specific conditions, contact us and we’ll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods. Be sure to check out our fantastic selection in our store. Thank-you for your support!