Black Chokeberry
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Care information
Check out Mary's Comprehensive Planting Guide for detailed planting info.
Storing seeds prior to use: seeds should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for optimal germination.
Black Chokeberry
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 health 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
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