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Common Bilberry Seeds (Vaccinium myrtillus) – European Blueberry Fruit Shrub Seeds

Common Bilberry Seeds (Vaccinium myrtillus) – European Blueberry Fruit Shrub Seeds

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How to Sow and Plant

Cold stratify seeds for 60 to 90 days

Sow seeds on the soil surface without covering

Use acidic well-drained growing medium

Keep soil consistently moist during germination

How to Grow

Grow plants in partial to full sunlight

Maintain acidic soil conditions throughout growth

Water regularly without allowing soil to become soggy

Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots

Tips

Plant only in acidic soil

Avoid waterlogging at all stages

Mulch regularly for soil health

Protect young plants from excessive heat

Be patient as germination is slow


Plant only in acidic soil

Avoid waterlogging at all stages

Mulch regularly for soil health

Protect young plants from excessive heat

Be patient as germination is slow

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Delivery is completed within 10-15 days from the date of order.

Tracking details are shared once the order is dispatched.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Compact shrub

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Low-growing

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Sweet-tart

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Common Bilberry Seeds (Vaccinium myrtillus) – European Blueberry Fruit Shrub Seeds
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Fruit Shrub

Common Bilberry is a hardy, low-growing fruit shrub native to Europe and widely cultivated for its deep blue, nutrient-rich berries. The fruits are renowned for their intense flavor and exceptionally high antioxidant content, making them popular in fresh consumption, preserves, juices, and traditional herbal preparations. This perennial plant thrives in cool climates and acidic soils, producing delicate spring flowers followed by abundant summer berries. In addition to its edible value, Common Bilberry supports pollinators and enhances natural and forest-style gardens, making it both a productive and ornamental addition to home landscapes.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

small

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

30–45 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 3–7

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

45–60 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000190052