Garden Huckleberry
Solanum melanocerasum
Description: Garden Huckleberry is a fast-growing annual plant known for its glossy, deep green leaves and clusters of small, round, purple-black berries. This unique plant brings both beauty and functionality to the garden, thriving in vegetable patches and ornamental borders. While the berries are inedible when raw, they can be cooked into delicious jams, pies, and syrups, making them a versatile choice for gardeners who love to experiment with homegrown produce.
Wildlife Benefits: The flowers and berries of Garden Huckleberry attract bees, birds, and other wildlife, making it a great addition to pollinator and bird-friendly gardens.
Culinary Benefits: When properly prepared, the ripe berries of Garden Huckleberry are a delicious base for jams, jellies, and desserts. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, they offer both flavor and nutritional value.
Native Status: Native to Africa but widely cultivated around the world, Garden Huckleberry adapts well to Georgia’s warm climate and grows easily in most garden soils.
Pollinator Friendliness: The small, white flowers attract pollinators, supporting the health of your garden ecosystem.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1–3 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun
How to Grow: Plant Garden Huckleberry in well-draining soil after the last frost. Water regularly to establish strong growth, and harvest berries when they turn fully black and shiny. Cook thoroughly before eating to remove any bitterness or toxicity.
Add a unique and productive plant to your garden with Garden Huckleberry—a striking addition that supports pollinators and rewards you with flavorful, homegrown treats.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Solanum melanocerasum
Description: Garden Huckleberry is a fast-growing annual plant known for its glossy, deep green leaves and clusters of small, round, purple-black berries. This unique plant brings both beauty and functionality to the garden, thriving in vegetable patches and ornamental borders. While the berries are inedible when raw, they can be cooked into delicious jams, pies, and syrups, making them a versatile choice for gardeners who love to experiment with homegrown produce.
Wildlife Benefits: The flowers and berries of Garden Huckleberry attract bees, birds, and other wildlife, making it a great addition to pollinator and bird-friendly gardens.
Culinary Benefits: When properly prepared, the ripe berries of Garden Huckleberry are a delicious base for jams, jellies, and desserts. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, they offer both flavor and nutritional value.
Native Status: Native to Africa but widely cultivated around the world, Garden Huckleberry adapts well to Georgia’s warm climate and grows easily in most garden soils.
Pollinator Friendliness: The small, white flowers attract pollinators, supporting the health of your garden ecosystem.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1–3 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun
How to Grow: Plant Garden Huckleberry in well-draining soil after the last frost. Water regularly to establish strong growth, and harvest berries when they turn fully black and shiny. Cook thoroughly before eating to remove any bitterness or toxicity.
Add a unique and productive plant to your garden with Garden Huckleberry—a striking addition that supports pollinators and rewards you with flavorful, homegrown treats.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Solanum melanocerasum
Description: Garden Huckleberry is a fast-growing annual plant known for its glossy, deep green leaves and clusters of small, round, purple-black berries. This unique plant brings both beauty and functionality to the garden, thriving in vegetable patches and ornamental borders. While the berries are inedible when raw, they can be cooked into delicious jams, pies, and syrups, making them a versatile choice for gardeners who love to experiment with homegrown produce.
Wildlife Benefits: The flowers and berries of Garden Huckleberry attract bees, birds, and other wildlife, making it a great addition to pollinator and bird-friendly gardens.
Culinary Benefits: When properly prepared, the ripe berries of Garden Huckleberry are a delicious base for jams, jellies, and desserts. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, they offer both flavor and nutritional value.
Native Status: Native to Africa but widely cultivated around the world, Garden Huckleberry adapts well to Georgia’s warm climate and grows easily in most garden soils.
Pollinator Friendliness: The small, white flowers attract pollinators, supporting the health of your garden ecosystem.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 1–3 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun
How to Grow: Plant Garden Huckleberry in well-draining soil after the last frost. Water regularly to establish strong growth, and harvest berries when they turn fully black and shiny. Cook thoroughly before eating to remove any bitterness or toxicity.
Add a unique and productive plant to your garden with Garden Huckleberry—a striking addition that supports pollinators and rewards you with flavorful, homegrown treats.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.