Exploring the many gifts offered by Schisandra the in the context of Food Forest Design. This is Installment #5 of the Stacking Functions in the Garden, Food Forest and Medicine Cabinet series.
I was left with a single plant which appears to have produced flowers and now primordial fruit. Which suggests it is self fertile. I have since planted a named self fertile variety (“Eastern Prince”) next to it so perhaps they are both self fertile varieties.
Very comprehensive! I'm trying to find more herbs to take daily and from what I've heard (from Stephen H Buhner in a podcast) is that daily herbs are more like superfoods, such as shisandra and nettle. They're so expensive so I'd like to try growing them here in the Pacific Northwest. An experiment for next year...
Well, your timing is excellent, Gavin! I knew nothing about Schisandra, but after reading your unbelievably thorough article, I'm going to find some. (I don't think I can grow it here in FL, unfortunately.) It sounds perfect for both my husband and me. Thank you so much for bring it to our awareness!
Got three planted facing east growing up against house up trellises. All survived winter and are leafing out here in mid April. Much thanks for the timely article.
The two planted last autumn got de leafed via an April frost, not sure they will recover. Seems to me the preferred time to plant this is after danger of frost has passed so they get a chance to put on leafage before winter and will therefore be more robust in surviving late frosts. We are in the process of re discovering so much that was likely known by the indigenous ancestors upon whose land base we now live.
Oh, thank you so much for this! I have 2 Schizandra plants in our geodesic greenhouse. They're still small and haven't fruited yet. I'll have to come back to this and read it in depth 💕🙏
Wow! Thank you so much for this in-depth article on schisandra! I appreciate your time and all the detailed information. I'll be saving this article and referring back to it as I figure out how to source, grow and use it. I hope to use it to improve my health. 🤞
Thanks for reading and sharing. This article will be included (among many other similarly in depth articles on powerful and versatile medicine plants) in my next book and all paid annual subscribers will receive a digital copy upon it's publication.
I was left with a single plant which appears to have produced flowers and now primordial fruit. Which suggests it is self fertile. I have since planted a named self fertile variety (“Eastern Prince”) next to it so perhaps they are both self fertile varieties.
Thanks for the excellent info and all you do.
Nice work! You are most welcome, I am glad to know people like yourself find value in these articles.
I appreciate the comment.
Very comprehensive! I'm trying to find more herbs to take daily and from what I've heard (from Stephen H Buhner in a podcast) is that daily herbs are more like superfoods, such as shisandra and nettle. They're so expensive so I'd like to try growing them here in the Pacific Northwest. An experiment for next year...
I've eaten the dried berries but hadn't really looked into them.
after reading your excellent well annotated article, I'll have to add them to my yard.
thanks!
Well, your timing is excellent, Gavin! I knew nothing about Schisandra, but after reading your unbelievably thorough article, I'm going to find some. (I don't think I can grow it here in FL, unfortunately.) It sounds perfect for both my husband and me. Thank you so much for bring it to our awareness!
Wow, this is what I call an informative article. Thank you, big fan of five-flavor fruit.
Got three planted facing east growing up against house up trellises. All survived winter and are leafing out here in mid April. Much thanks for the timely article.
Nice work! Did you grow them from seed or buy seedlings?
The two planted last autumn got de leafed via an April frost, not sure they will recover. Seems to me the preferred time to plant this is after danger of frost has passed so they get a chance to put on leafage before winter and will therefore be more robust in surviving late frosts. We are in the process of re discovering so much that was likely known by the indigenous ancestors upon whose land base we now live.
seedlings from Sean at edible acres.
Oh, thank you so much for this! I have 2 Schizandra plants in our geodesic greenhouse. They're still small and haven't fruited yet. I'll have to come back to this and read it in depth 💕🙏
You are most welcome, I am glad you found the information to be of value.
Wow! Thank you so much for this in-depth article on schisandra! I appreciate your time and all the detailed information. I'll be saving this article and referring back to it as I figure out how to source, grow and use it. I hope to use it to improve my health. 🤞
Much respect and kind regards!
Keep us posted on your seed germination.
Thanks again.
Carol
Thanks for reading and sharing. This article will be included (among many other similarly in depth articles on powerful and versatile medicine plants) in my next book and all paid annual subscribers will receive a digital copy upon it's publication.
I will share updates on the germination.
I appreciate the comment.