Here are some tips on how to grow elderberry bushes from seed or cuttings. The berries are great for making pies, syrup, and jam. Without treatment, elderberryseeds can take 2-5 years to germinate. Cold stratification for 60-90 days at 41F significantly reduces germination time1 but germination rate may still be low. Germination of common elderberryseeds soaked in hot water was not significantly different from the control treatment. Leif JW, Durling JC, Burgdorf DW. Step 3: GerminationElderberryseeds usually take two to three weeks to germinate. During this period, make sure to keep the soil moist but not too wet. Without treatment, elderberryseeds may take 2 to 5 years to germinate, but cold stratification at approximately 41°F for 60-90 days can expedite this process. Successfully germinating an elderberryseed requires patience and a specific understanding of its natural biology, as the seeds employ a complex defense mechanism against premature... To germinateelderberryseeds, begin by spreading them on a moist paper towel, folding it, and placing it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Elderberry - Germ Code 2 - The best time to plant ElderberrySeeds is in fall or early winter. They can be planted in spring or summer during warmth but will take longer to germinate. Wrap the seeds in a damp paper towel and place it in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator for 60 to 90 days. Dried and stored elderberryseeds need extra treatment to germinate.
