Black Chokeberry

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NEW ARRIVAL for 2025 Aronia melanocarpa The fruits are commonly used to make jams, jellies, syrups, and even wine. Chokeberry tea is also becoming increasingly popular due to its h ealth benefits. The high level of antioxidants found in chokeberries makes them a great addition to any diet as they help to protect against free radicals in the body. Additionally, chokeberries are known to have anti-inflammatory properties. The fruits are also dried and used for making pemmican, a traditional Native American food consisting of a mixture of dried meat, animal fat, and berries. Overall, the Aronia melanocarpa black chokeberry is a versatile shrub that has a lot to offer in terms of both aesthetics and health benefits. 20 heirloom seeds Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours. Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days Germination: surface sow and keep moist, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination Show more