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Black Cap Raspberry Seeds

Black Cap Raspberry

(Rubus leucodermis)

$4.76 CAD
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Product Weight 1g or 0.04oz ≈ 102 seeds

- Hardy, native perennial shrub with delicious black-purple raspberries
- Perfect for fresh eating, jams, and desserts
- Adaptable to garden beds, edges, and naturalised areas
- Pollinator-friendly and beneficial for wildlife

Growing Information

About Black Cap Raspberry

Black Cap Raspberry (Rubus leucodermis) is a hardy, perennial shrub native to North America, producing clusters of sweet, tart black-purple berries. The berries are perfect for fresh eating, jams, desserts, or freezing for later use.

Ideal for naturalised areas, garden beds, or wild edges, these plants thrive with minimal maintenance, providing reliable fruit year after year. Their blossoms attract pollinators, while their berries offer a rich food source for wildlife.

Where Can You Grow Black Cap Raspberry Seeds

Black Cap Raspberry thrives in Zones 3-9, preferring well-drained, fertile soil with full sun to partial shade. It’s an excellent choice for wild areas, hedgerows, or gardens where biodiversity is a priority.

History and Historical Uses

Black Cap Raspberry has been an integral part of North American diets for centuries. Indigenous peoples valued the berries for their nutritional and medicinal benefits, using them fresh, dried, or preserved, while the leaves were brewed into teas for soothing purposes. Today, this native fruit remains a garden favourite.

Canadian Zone Information

  • Zones 8-9: Stratify seeds in the fridge for 90 days before planting in spring or autumn.
  • Zones 5-7: Sow seeds outdoors in spring after the last frost or in autumn with natural stratification over winter.
  • Zones 3-4: Sow seeds in spring after the last frost and mulch lightly for protection.

How to Grow and Harvest Black Cap Raspberry Seeds

  1. Stratify Seeds: For best germination, stratify seeds by placing them in damp sand or peat moss in the fridge for 90 days before sowing.
  2. Planting: Sow seeds 1-2cm (0.5-1in) deep in well-drained soil. Space seedlings 45-60cm (18-24in) apart once established.
  3. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination and establishment.
  4. Harvesting: Berries ripen mid to late summer and should be harvested when fully ripe and black-purple.

Seed Saving Tips for Future Supply

  1. Allow Berries to Ripen: Let some berries fully mature and dry on the plant.
  2. Collect Seeds: Harvest dried berries and crush them gently to release seeds.
  3. Clean and Dry: Separate seeds from pulp by rinsing and spread them on a clean towel or screen to dry completely.
  4. Store: Store dried seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Properly stored seeds remain viable for 2-3 years.

Certified Organic By

Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)

Growing Summary
Scientific Name Rubus leucodermis
Growing Difficulty Easy
Metric Weight 1 g
Imperial Weight 0.04 oz
Product Count Approximately 102 items
Growing Zones Zones 3-9
Spread 0.9-1.2m (3-4ft)
Height 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft)
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Frequently asked questions

Do you do sell at the farm?

No.

We do have a farmstand that is open during the season: March/April through to June/July

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Maybe.

We ship all seed packages using Letter Mail through Canada Post.

However, if you order any Sprays, Bouquets, Root Stock, or Tubers; we automatically add protected shipping in a prepaid Canada Post box. These have a tracking number.

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If you purchase Sprays, Bouquets, Root Stock, or Tubers; Shipping will increase by $18 and go up incrementally.

We charge shipping rates that are fair to our customers and allow us to operate as a small farm.

What is your Customer Satisfaction policy?

We guarantee germination up to 75% on all our seeds in proper conditions.

That means we will replace them.

We make no guarantees on our Forager Pet products, other than that they are safe for the animals listed. But do reach out if your pet isn't happy.

Mistakes happen and can be fixed. So missing items, wrong items, or even damaged items can be replaced.

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Customer Satisfaction Policy

How long does shipping take?

Letter Mail can take up to 5-6 weeks.

Parcels can take up to 1-2 weeks.

We ship Wednesdays which can also lead to delays.

Are all your products 100% Canadian?

Yes. All our products are grown in Metchosin BC or foraged from surrounding forests.

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We are a resolution first small business. That means we would love for you to be happy with our products.

However, if you want to return or refund, this can be done.

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