Topic: huckleberries

[adrianhumph]

Hi all :D,
            Has any one else tried huckleberries ???, I brought a cheapo packet of seeds just for a laugh, sowed  half of them in a seed tray, pricked out into small pots then when about 8inches tall planted them down the lottie. I now have 13 plants, they have grown about 2 foot tall & wide and are covered in masses of small green berries. Apparently you don`t pick them until October, preferably after a touch of frost. They are dead easy to grow, have not suffered from any pests or diseases, and i am looking forward to loads of pies & some wine, try them next year (seeds available from Unwins)   8)  8)

[GardnerJ]

they sound great but what are they like? ARe they meant to be like blueberries or a kinda blackberry type berry!  ::)

[ken (69)]

Hi Adrian...the plant looks a bit like deadly nightshade, in fact I once stopped a kiddy eating them , until his Dad explained. More like a blackcurrant or elderberry.