How to Buy Oregon Wild Blackberry Seeds
Blackberry plants are sold as canes, not seeds, because blackberry seeds are difficult to germinate and don't come true to the parent plant; that is, the seeds will generate blackberry plants that differ (in form, disease resistance, berry flavor, hardiness) from the parents. This may be an issue as blackberries can cross-breed with other cane berries (such as raspberries). You will only find blackberry seeds through another gardener; seed companies won't bother with blackberry seeds when vegetative cuttings are easier and cheaper to handle. You will want to time your request a month or two before blackberry seeds are ready for harvest. The easiest way to find blackberry seeds will be to register with a service like Seed Saver's Exchange, or to post your request on gardening websites. Does this Spark an idea?
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Buying Wild Oregon Blackberry Seeds
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Register with a seed exchange. It will cost somewhere between $10 and $100, depending on the site you select. While you can buy or exchange seeds without registering, you will have better access to other gardeners and a wider selection of seeds available, which will make finding blackberry seeds easier. Wild Oregon blackberry seeds may be hard to find; be prepared to pay $20 to $50 for 10 to 20 seeds.
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Post requests for wild Oregon blackberry seeds in gardening chat rooms, blogs or websites.
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List the heirloom or rare seeds you have to offer, if any. If you have cuttings of easily rooted perennials or shrubs list those as well. By offering your own seeds and cuttings, you may encourage someone else to gather wild blackberry seeds for you in exchange for something you have. If you don't have your own seeds or cuttings, check with gardeners in your area; most gardeners are happy to share seeds (or cuttings) from common plants like zinnias, cosmos and most vegetables.
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Tips & Warnings
Always get a few more blackberry seeds than you think you will need just in case some seeds don't germinate or seedlings die. Clean, dry and package appropriately the seeds you have to offer. Do not send seeds that are mildewed. The wider selection of seeds you have to offer, the better the chances are that you will find someone with Oregon wild blackberry seeds.
Blackberries do not come true from seed, so the quality of the plant will vary from seed to seed.
