When we bought the Farm on Central property, There was a solitary elderberry plant growing in the field. It was quite small because every single year they would spray the field which would burn back the plant and then it would grow back throughout the rest of the summer. We didn’t want it in that location, so we kept bush hogging it, but it just kept coming back. AS it’s now officially the most resilient elderberry we have, we’re going to go ahead and offer in the store this year. Very limited availability!!

SHIPPING INFO: Elderberry cuttings begin shipping in February and will ship throughout the spring. Store in the refrigerator until planting.

Growing Information

🌱 Plant Type: Perennial fruiting shrub
🌱 Hardiness Zones: Suspect 4-8, can guarantee impossible to kill in zone 6
🌱 When to Plant: Spring or fall
🌱 When to Harvest: Mid to late summer

Cultivation Tips:

• Soil requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including heavier soils. Performs especially well in low or slightly damp areas.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade. Full sun encourages the best flowering and berry production.
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, elderberries tolerate short dry periods but produce best with consistent moisture.
• Harvesting: Harvest berry clusters once they turn fully dark purple and glossy. Berries should be cooked before consumption—raw elderberries are not recommended.
• Pruning: Elderberries fruit best on new wood. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove old canes and encourage fresh, productive growth.

Non-GMO Commitment: At Growing Farmers and The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.

Supplier information: Sourced and grown here right at The Farm on Central.

Explore more resources:

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Elderberry Growing Instruction Guide