{"product_id":"black-cap-raspberry","title":"Black Cap Raspberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Cap Raspberry 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Can You Grow Black Cap Raspberry Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stratify seeds in the fridge for 90 days before planting in spring or autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds outdoors in spring after the last frost or in autumn with natural stratification over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds in spring after the last frost and mulch lightly for protection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Black Cap Raspberry Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStratify Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e For best germination, stratify seeds by placing them in damp sand or peat moss in the fridge for 90 days before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1-2cm (0.5-1in) deep in well-drained soil. Space seedlings 45-60cm (18-24in) apart once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist during germination and establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berries ripen mid to late summer and should be harvested when fully ripe and black-purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow Berries to Ripen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let some berries fully mature and dry on the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollect Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest dried berries and crush them gently to release seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean and Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate seeds from pulp by rinsing and spread them on a clean towel or screen to dry completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store dried seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Properly stored seeds remain viable for 2-3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52198418710825,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-001","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6225\/6681\/files\/Native-Black-Cap-Raspberry_3a35f3b4-27a2-40fd-a7d6-16e426fc7a04.jpg?v=1764456996","url":"https:\/\/konnichiwa.ca\/products\/black-cap-raspberry","provider":"こんにちはマート | KON NICHIWA MART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}