{"product_id":"black-cap-raspberry","title":"Black Raspberry Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Black Cap Raspberry is a hardy perennial shrub native to North America, producing clusters of small, sweet, and slightly tart purplish-black fruits. The berries are ideal for fresh consumption, jams, desserts, or freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdapted to naturalized areas, flower beds, or wild borders, this plant requires little maintenance while offering reliable production year after year. Its flowers attract pollinators, while its fruits provide an important food source for wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can you grow Black Cap Raspberry seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Cap Raspberry grows well in zones 3 to 9 and prefers fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is ideal for natural spaces, hedges, or biodiversity-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Black Cap Raspberry has been part of the North American diet for centuries. Indigenous peoples used the fruits for their nutritional and medicinal qualities, consuming them fresh, dried, or preserved, while the leaves were used to prepare soothing herbal teas. Today, this native fruit remains highly valued in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8–9: Stratify seeds in the refrigerator for 90 days before sowing in spring or fall.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Direct sow in spring after the last frost or in fall with natural winter stratification.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Sow in spring after the last frost and light mulching for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to grow and harvest Black Cap Raspberry seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e For better germination, stratify seeds by placing them in moist sand or peat in the refrigerator for 90 days before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1–2 cm (0.5–1 in) deep in well-drained soil. Space plants 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in) apart once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and plant establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruits ripen from mid to late summer and should be harvested when fully purplish-black and ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed saving tips for future supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Ripening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some fruits to ripen completely and dry on the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest dried fruits and gently crush them to release the seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning and Drying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate seeds from pulp by rinsing, then dry them completely on a clean cloth or sieve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Viability of 2 to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644641599856,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-001","price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_27_avr._2026_18_16_12.png?v=1777328197","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-au\/products\/black-cap-raspberry","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}