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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: angle shades on March 09, 2007, 19:50:24

Title: Black Chokeberry
Post by: angle shades on March 09, 2007, 19:50:24
 :)

bought one of these today from Wilko's,it was in the fruit bush section, only a pound so I couldn't resist :P

After using google, I find birds eat the berries in winter when 'the tasty berries are no longer around',  ::) hence the name chokeberry!!, its a North American bush, and pots of Black chokeberry preserve are being sold on e -bay.

has anyone on here grown it/growing it?

anyone used the berries for jams and preserves,

many thanks / shades x
Title: Re: Black Chokeberry
Post by: angle shades on March 10, 2007, 07:51:04


thats a no then ;D /shades x
Title: Re: Black Chokeberry
Post by: jennym on March 10, 2007, 10:12:54
It's a no from me for certain, but will be very interested to learn how they grow and taste.
Title: Re: Black Chokeberry
Post by: angle shades on March 10, 2007, 18:46:23
 :)

will let you know jennym/shades x
Title: Re: Black Chokeberry
Post by: flowerlady on March 10, 2007, 20:30:18
I have one ... planted it in a pot and at the moment it has the most beautiful bronze foliage   :)

I have the intention to grow it for jelly ... we can compare notes  ;D
Title: Re: Black Chokeberry
Post by: natasha on March 10, 2007, 21:09:00
I have one! Planted last spring, it's something from my childhood and I personally like it. Little trick is to soak the fruit overnight with cherry leaves before making jam or mix with pears. It gives an amazing colour to juices and it is good for your heart and blood vessels.
Title: Re: Black Chokeberry
Post by: angle shades on March 11, 2007, 09:49:01
 :)

many thanks for your replies ladies, much appreciated,


natasha, I have cherry and pear trees so will try your recipes if I get any fruit

thanks again, /shades x