{"product_id":"salal","title":"Salal Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalal is a beloved native understory plant of the Pacific Northwest coast, thriving in the cool, moist forests of British Columbia. This evergreen perennial produces glossy green foliage and clusters of small, pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, followed by dark blue, blueberry-like fruits. The berries are sweet with a subtle earthy note, ideal for fresh consumption or processing. Salal also plays an important ecological role, providing food and shelter for birds, pollinators, and small mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Grow Salal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalal grows best in zones 5 to 9, in acidic, well-drained soil, and in partial to full shade. It is ideal for woodland gardens, plantings under conifers, and naturalized coastal landscapes. Once established, it tolerates poor soils and dry summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed for centuries by the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest, salal berries were eaten fresh, dried into cakes, or mixed with other fruits. The leaves were also used for medicinal purposes. Today, salal remains popular as a native food plant and for its durable decorative foliage in floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation for Canadian Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8-9: Sow directly in fall or early spring; plant adapted to shaded environments.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5-7: Start indoors with 4 to 8 weeks of cold stratification before spring sowing.\u003cbr\u003eZone 4: Can survive with protection, but it is best to grow in a container and protect in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1884\" data-start=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Salal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds on the surface; do not cover them. 4 to 8 weeks of cold stratification is necessary before sowing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist but well-drained; salal prefers consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick berries when they are completely purple and tender; prune stems for floral use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch with fallen leaves; little to no fertilizer needed in natural soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Harvesting Seeds for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose fully ripe berries from healthy plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush berries then rinse to separate seeds from pulp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air dry and store in paper bags in the refrigerator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold stratify for 4 to 8 weeks before sowing for better germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Certificate #1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644640092528,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-016","price":6.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/IMG_5141-scaled_cc8afff1-e6b9-4113-b0a1-0516efe11ec0.jpg?v=1776548737","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-sg\/products\/salal","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}