{"title":"Fruit Trees \u0026 Bushes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"melon-cantaloupe","title":"Melon Cantaloupe","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilan Cantaloupe is an early-yielding variety that produces 4-6lb, sweet and juicy melons with small seed cavities. This variety has resistance to Powdery Mildew and Fusarium Wilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest your cantaloupe when the grey-green colour of the skins begins to take on a yellow hue and the melon is able to be removed from the vine with a light tug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelons are warm-season crops and should only be planted once the soil and nighttime temperatures are reliably warm. They grow best in full sun with fertile, light, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, especially when developing fruit. Stop watering once your melons are about a week away from being harvested. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45274834501676,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/8163\/5116\/files\/MelonCantaloupe.webp?v=1774220833"},{"product_id":"melon-honeydew","title":"Melon Honeydew","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoney Blonde is a yellow-skinned variety of honey dew that produces 3-3.5lb fruit with sweet-tasting orange flesh. This variety has good resistance to Powdery Mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest your honeydew melon once the rind begins to change, and it begins to smell sweet and ripe. Honeydew melons will not continue to ripen after being picked, so if you are unsure if you should harvest them, it's always safer to wait a few days. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelons are warm-season crops and should only be planted once the soil and nighttime temperatures are reliably warm. They grow best in full sun with fertile, light, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, especially when developing fruit. Stop watering once your melons are about a week away from being harvested. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45275138621484,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/8163\/5116\/files\/MelonHoneydew.webp?v=1774220005"},{"product_id":"watermelon-crimson-sweet","title":"Watermelon 'Crimson Sweet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrimson Sweet is a classic watermelon variety that is known for its reliable performance and high quality. Each melon is 10\"-12\" in diameter and on average weighs about 20lbs. The flesh is crisp with a sweet flavour and is usually seedless. This variety is resistant to Fusarium Wilt and Anthracnose. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest your watermelon when the skin begins to turn dull, and the underside has turned creamy-yellow. Once ripe, your watermelon should sound hollow when tapped. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelons are warm-season crops and should only be planted once the soil and nighttime temperatures are reliably warm. They grow best in full sun with highly fertile, light, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, especially when developing fruit. Stop watering once your melons are about a week away from being harvested. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45275186167852,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"watermelon-sugar-baby","title":"Watermelon 'Sugar Baby'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSugar Baby is an heirloom variety of watermelon that produces 7\" round fruits with firm, sweet flesh and small black seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest your watermelon when the skin turns a dull, almost black colour and the underside has turned creamy-yellow. Once ripe, your watermelon should sound hollow when tapped. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelons are warm-season crops and should only be planted once the soil and nighttime temperatures are reliably warm. They grow best in full sun with highly fertile, light, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, especially when developing fruit. Stop watering once your melons are about a week away from being harvested. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45275255832620,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"watermelon-new-orchid","title":"Watermelon 'New Orchid'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Orchid is a variety of yellow watermelon that produces 7-9lb fruits that have sweet, bright orange flesh and small black seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest your watermelon when the skin turns dull, and the underside has turned creamy-yellow. Once ripe, your watermelon should sound hollow when tapped. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatermelons are warm-season crops and should only be planted once the soil and nighttime temperatures are reliably warm. They grow best in full sun with highly fertile, light, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, especially when developing fruit. Stop watering once your melons are about a week away from being harvested. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45275286798380,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"strawberry-berri-basket™-appleblossom","title":"Strawberry Berri Basket™ 'Appleblossom'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBerri Basket™ Appleblossom is a compact, ever-bearing variety that produces berries from midsummer until early fall. The soft-pink flowers start in early summer and are followed by sweet, flavourful strawberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberries are a perennial and can survive the winter if planted in the ground in light, very well-draining soil. However, many treat strawberries as an annual, as they can be difficult to overwinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberries grow best in full to part sun with well-draining, fertile soil that is consistently moist, not soggy. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45316175331372,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"strawberry-berri-basket™-ruby-ann","title":"Strawberry Berri Basket™ 'Ruby Ann'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBerri Basket™ Ruby Ann is a compact, ever-bearing variety that produces berries from midsummer until early fall. The brilliant red flowers start in early summer and are followed by sweet, flavourful strawberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberries are a perennial and can survive the winter if planted in the ground in light, very well-draining soil. However, many treat strawberries as an annual, as they can be difficult to overwinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberries grow best in full to part sun with well-draining, fertile soil that is consistently moist, not soggy. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45316186669100,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"strawberry-berri-basket™-white","title":"Strawberry Berri Basket™ 'White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBerri Basket™ White is a compact, ever-bearing variety that produces berries from midsummer until early fall. The pure white flowers start in early summer and are followed by sweet, flavourful strawberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberries are a perennial and can survive the winter if planted in the ground in light, very well-draining soil. However, many treat strawberries as an annual, as they can be difficult to overwinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberries grow best in full to part sun with well-draining, fertile soil that is consistently moist, not soggy. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45316189847596,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"kiwi-issai","title":"Kiwi 'Issai'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIssai is a hardy, compact variety that produces grape-sized, smooth-skinned kiwis in late summer\/early fall. Even though they're small, they're sweeter than regular kiwis and have an excellent flavour. Issai is self-fertile and does not need another variety to produce fruit. It is also a smaller, slower-growing variety and less aggressive than others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssai kiwi grows best in full to part sun in moist, somewhat acidic, well-drained soil. Vines can take 3-5 years to establish and generally do not produce much, if any, fruit during this time. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45396506345516,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"goji-berry","title":"Goji Berry","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoji Berry is a suckering shrub that produces small purple flowers that turn into fleshy, orange-red berries that are sweet and have a mild licorice flavour. They can be dried or eaten fresh and are usually sweeter the longer you leave them on the bush. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoji berries grow best in full sun to light shade and aren't particularly fussy about the soil they are growing in, as long as it is well-drained. The plant can get weedy quite easily; regular pruning is recommended. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397906030636,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bush-cherry-crimson-passion","title":"Bush Cherry 'Crimson Passion'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrimson Passion is a cold-hardy dwarf bush cherry developed at the University of Saskatchewan. They are self-fertile and are hybrids of sour and Mongolian cherries. Crimson Passion produces cherries that are larger and sweeter than other varieties, with a similar texture to sweet cherries. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used in baking and preserves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though bush cherries tend to be sour, if you leave the fruit to ripen until the colour darkens, they will be at their peak in terms of sweetness and flavour. The University of Saskatchewan has colour cards for each variety to help determine ripeness, which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.usask.ca\/gardening-advice\/gardenline-nested-pages\/food-plant-pages\/fruit\/sour-cherries.php\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush cherries grow best if left to grow as a shrub rather than a tree. When grown as a shrub, they tend to fruit earlier and are less susceptible to winter kill. They also dislike competition from other plants, so keep the area around the base clear of grass, weeds, or ornamentals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush cherries prefer full sun and moist, well-drained soil. An annual application of compost or composted manure in the spring is usually adequate in terms of fertilization; it can also help break up heavy clay soil. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397912780844,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bush-cherry-cupid","title":"Bush Cherry 'Cupid'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCupid is a cold-hardy dwarf bush cherry developed at the University of Saskatchewan. They are self-fertile and are hybrids of sour and Mongolian cherries. Cupid produces very large, flavourful, somewhat sweet cherries. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used in baking and preserves.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though bush cherries tend to be sour, if you leave the fruit to ripen until the colour darkens, they will be at their peak in terms of sweetness and flavour. The University of Saskatchewan has colour cards for each variety to help determine ripeness, which can be found \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"here\" href=\"https:\/\/gardening.usask.ca\/gardening-advice\/gardenline-nested-pages\/food-plant-pages\/fruit\/sour-cherries.php\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush cherries grow best if left to grow as a shrub rather than a tree. When grown as a shrub, they tend to fruit earlier and are less susceptible to winter kill. They also dislike competition from other plants, so keep the area around the base clear of grass, weeds, or ornamentals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush cherries prefer full sun and moist, well-drained soil. An annual application of compost or composted manure in the spring is usually adequate in terms of fertilization; it can also help break up heavy clay soil. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397975597100,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bush-cherry-juliet","title":"Bush Cherry 'Juliet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuliet is a cold-hardy dwarf bush cherry developed at the University of Saskatchewan. They are self-fertile and are hybrids of sour and Mongolian cherries. Juliet flowers earlier than other varieties and produces high yields of semi-sweet and tart cherries. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used in baking and preserves.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though bush cherries tend to be sour, if you leave the fruit to ripen until the colour darkens, they will be at their peak in terms of sweetness and flavour. The University of Saskatchewan has colour cards for each variety to help determine ripeness, which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.usask.ca\/gardening-advice\/gardenline-nested-pages\/food-plant-pages\/fruit\/sour-cherries.php\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush cherries grow best if left to grow as a shrub rather than a tree. When grown as a shrub, they tend to fruit earlier and are less susceptible to winter kill. They also dislike competition from other plants, so keep the area around the base clear of grass, weeds, or ornamentals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush cherries prefer full sun and moist, well-drained soil. An annual application of compost or composted manure in the spring is usually adequate in terms of fertilization; it can also help break up heavy clay soil. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397975695404,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bush-cherry-romeo","title":"Bush Cherry 'Romeo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRomeo is a cold-hardy dwarf bush cherry developed at the University of Saskatchewan. They are self-fertile and are hybrids of sour and Mongolian cherries. Romeo medium-sized, very flavourful cherries. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used in baking and preserves.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though bush cherries tend to be sour, if you leave the fruit to ripen until the colour darkens, they will be at their peak in terms of sweetness and flavour. The University of Saskatchewan has colour cards for each variety to help determine ripeness, which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.usask.ca\/gardening-advice\/gardenline-nested-pages\/food-plant-pages\/fruit\/sour-cherries.php\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush cherries grow best if left to grow as a shrub rather than a tree. When grown as a shrub, they tend to fruit earlier and are less susceptible to winter kill. They also dislike competition from other plants, so keep the area around the base clear of grass, weeds, or ornamentals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush cherries prefer full sun and moist, well-drained soil. An annual application of compost or composted manure in the spring is usually adequate in terms of fertilization; it can also help break up heavy clay soil. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397976088620,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bush-cherry-valentine","title":"Bush Cherry 'Valentine'","description":"\u003cp\u003eValentine is a cold-hardy dwarf bush cherry developed at the University of Saskatchewan. They are self-fertile and are hybrids of sour and Mongolian cherries. Valentine produces bright red, firm, tart cherries. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used in baking and preserves.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though bush cherries tend to be sour, if you leave the fruit to ripen until the colour darkens, they will be at their peak in terms of sweetness and flavour. The University of Saskatchewan has colour cards for each variety to help determine ripeness, which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.usask.ca\/gardening-advice\/gardenline-nested-pages\/food-plant-pages\/fruit\/sour-cherries.php\" title=\"here\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush cherries grow best if left to grow as a shrub rather than a tree. When grown as a shrub, they tend to fruit earlier and are less susceptible to winter kill. They also dislike competition from other plants, so keep the area around the base clear of grass, weeds, or ornamentals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush cherries prefer full sun and moist, well-drained soil. An annual application of compost or composted manure in the spring is usually adequate in terms of fertilization; it can also help break up heavy clay soil. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397976481836,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"currant-black-ben-tirran","title":"Currant Black 'Ben Tirran'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBen Tirran is a cold-hardy, late-yielding variety that produces medium-sized, slightly tart, flavourful, juicy dark purple to black berries. The flowers are produced later than those of other varieties, which protects them from late frosts that damage buds. Black Currants are best eaten after cooking, as raw berries are quite tart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrants are self-fertile but will produce larger yields when planted with a different variety that flowers at the same time. It can take currants 4-5 years to become well-established and start producing full crops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrants grow best in full sun to light shade with fertile, well-drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrants and gooseberries are hosts for a disease called white pine blister rust. If you live near or are growing pines, it is not recommended to plant currants or gooseberries unless they are resistant to the disease. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45397979955244,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"gooseberry-black-velvet","title":"Gooseberry 'Black Velvet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Velvet is a productive, mildew-resistant variety of gooseberry that produces purple-red fruits that darken as they ripen. The berries are large, sweet and tasty. If they taste sour, it's because they're not ripe yet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries are self-fertile and do not require another variety to cross-pollinate with. It can take 4-5 years for gooseberries to establish and begin producing full yields. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries grow best in full to part sun in well-drained, fertile soil. They aren't particularly fussy about their growing conditions as long as the soil is well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries and currants are hosts for a disease called white pine blister rust. If you live near or are growing pines, it is not recommended to plant currants or gooseberries unless they are resistant to the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398011117612,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"currant-black-consort","title":"Currant Black 'Consort'","description":"\u003cp\u003eConsort is a variety of black currant that produces high yields of large, juicy, tart black berries with a bittersweet flavour. Black Currants are best eaten after cooking, as raw berries are quite tart. Consort is resistant to white pine blister rust. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrants are self-fertile but will produce larger yields when planted with a different variety that flowers at the same time. It can take currants 4-5 years to become well-established and start producing full crops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrants grow best in full sun to light shade with fertile, well-drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398019932204,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"gooseberry-jeanne","title":"Gooseberry 'Jeanne'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJeanne is a productive dessert-type gooseberry. It produces large, sweet, flavourful, dark-red berries. If they taste sour, it's because they're not ripe yet! Jeanne has very few thorns and is resistant to powdery mildew and white pine blister rust. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries are self-fertile and do not require another variety to cross-pollinate with. It can take 4-5 years for gooseberries to establish and begin producing full yields. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries grow best in full to part sun in well-drained, fertile soil. They aren't particularly fussy about their growing conditions as long as the soil is well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398030712876,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"gooseberry-little-ben","title":"Gooseberry 'Little Ben'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Ben is a highly productive, compact variety that produces sweet, flavourful red berries with tart skin. It has good resistance to powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries are self-fertile and do not require another variety to cross-pollinate with. It can take 4-5 years for gooseberries to establish and begin producing full yields. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries grow best in full to part sun in well-drained, fertile soil. They aren't particularly fussy about their growing conditions as long as the soil is well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries and currants are hosts for a disease called white pine blister rust. If you live near or are growing pines, it is not recommended to plant currants or gooseberries unless they are resistant to the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398033137708,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"gooseberry-pixwell","title":"Gooseberry 'Pixwell'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePixwell is a high-yielding, nearly thornless variety that produces sweet salmon-pink berries with tart skin. It is resistant to powdery mildew. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries are self-fertile and do not require another variety to cross-pollinate with. It can take 4-5 years for gooseberries to establish and begin producing full yields. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries grow best in full to part sun in well-drained, fertile soil. They aren't particularly fussy about their growing conditions as long as the soil is well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries and currants are hosts for a disease called white pine blister rust. If you live near or are growing pines, it is not recommended to plant currants or gooseberries unless they are resistant to the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398037921836,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"currant-red-red-lake","title":"Currant Red 'Red Lake'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Lake is a compact variety that produces clusters of large, juicy, flavourful, bright red currants. The berries can be eaten fresh or used in baking, cooking, or drinks. Red Lake is moderately resistant to powdery mildew. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrants are self-fertile but will produce larger yields when planted with a different variety that flowers at the same time. It can take currants 4-5 years to become well-established and start producing full crops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrants grow best in full sun to light shade with fertile, well-drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries and currants are hosts for a disease called white pine blister rust. If you live near or are growing pines, it is not recommended to plant currants or gooseberries unless they are resistant to the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398039167020,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"currant-white-white-pearl","title":"Currant White 'White Pearl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Pearl is a popular variety that produces mild, sweet, slightly floral-tasting translucent berries that have a pinkish-gold blush. White currants are actually an albino mutation of red currants. They can be eaten fresh, used in preserves, baking or wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrants are self-fertile but will produce larger yields when planted with a different variety that flowers at the same time. It can take currants 4-5 years to become well-established and start producing full crops. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrants grow best in full sun to light shade with fertile, well-drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberries and currants are hosts for a disease called white pine blister rust. If you live near or are growing pines, it is not recommended to plant currants or gooseberries unless they are resistant to the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398056665132,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"raspberry-gold-anne","title":"Raspberry Gold 'Anne'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnne is an everbearing variety that produces some of the best-tasting yellow raspberries. It is an everbearing variety, producing 2 crops in one year. Yellow raspberries should not be planted near red raspberries, as they can transmit diseases. If you want to grow both, they should be spaced 75-100 feet apart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaspberries are self-fertile, and only one variety is needed to produce fruit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnne is an everbearing variety, meaning it can produce berries twice a year. 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Wyldewood consistently produces heavy yields 2-4 weeks later than other varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberries are partially self-fertile but will produce better yields if planted with a compatible, different variety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElderberries grow best in full sun to light shade with fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soil. Adding organic matter, such as compost or manure, will not only provide nutrients to your soil but also improve drainage. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vandermeer Nursery Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45398702030892,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"blueberry-berrybux®","title":"Blueberry 'BerryBux®'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBerryBux® is a compact variety that produces small, tasty blueberries that ripen in late July\/early August. It can also be grown as a small hedge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlueberries are mostly self-fertile, but will produce larger yields if they have a different variety of blueberry growing close by that flowers at the same time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlueberries require fertile, moist, acidic, well-draining soil to grow and produce fruit. In areas with hot summers, they prefer morning sun and afternoon shade. If your soil is alkaline, you will need to add a soil acidifier or aluminum sulfate at least twice a year to keep the pH low enough. 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