Small Fruit
Kiwi
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Arctic Kiwi
Actinidia kolomikta Zone 3 10m+
The males and some females produce leaves with white and pink variegation during flowering that persists. Often called the Tri-Color Kiwi, it can form a large vine or can be pruned in a similar manner to grapes. The fruit is oval and the size of a large grape. Flavor is very similar to the fuzzy kiwis, perhaps sweeter. Begins to produce after 2 years. A male is required.
One male can pollinate at least 9 females. |
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Hardy Kiwi
Actinidia arguta Zone 3 10m+
An extremely vigorous vine with shiny large heart shaped leaves. Fruit is round and squat and slightly larger than the Arctic Kiwi. Begins to produce in 6 yrs.
Note: Kiwi plants are only available potted. We can bare root them for shipping but we will have to charge the potted price. |
| Prices |
Bare root |
1 gal. |
2 gal. |
| #1 vines |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
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Currants
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Red Lake Currant
Ribes sativum 'Red Lake' Zone 2 1m
The finest variety of red currant, producing large bright red fruit in clusters. Superb for jellies, syrups, etc. Plants are self fruitful. |
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Black Currant
Ribes nigrum. Zone 2 1.25m
Dark black fruits are produced in clusters. Favorite for jams and baking. Black currants need two different varieties for pollination. Both our selections, (Consort & Titania, (most productive)), are completely resistant to pine blister rust, a disease that uses currants and gooseberries as alternate hosts when not attacking white pine. |
| Prices |
Bare root |
2 gal. potted |
| 2 year |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
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Elderberries
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Sambucus canadensis 
Zone 3 3-4m
A vigorous shrub with large compound leaves. The ivory flowers are arranged in flat umbels that can be dipped in batter and fried. The clusters of purple-black fruit are used in jams, syrups, wine, baking and increasingly in nutraceuticals, as they has high levels of vitamins and anti-oxidants.
Elderberries need pollination from a different variety to set fruit. |
| Prices |
Bare root |
2 gal. potted |
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$10.00 |
$15.00 |
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Haskup
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Haskup
Lonicera caeruleum Zone 1 1m
The fruit introduction of the decade. This plant grows into the far north. These are selections chosen for fruit quality and pollination. The flavour has been compared to a blueberry-raspberry cross. NO MAIL ORDERS.
Borealis - Excellent quality berry
Tundra - Large superb quality berry
Smartblue - Excellent pollinator for other varities
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| Prices |
1 gal |
2 gal |
| Potted Only |
$25.00 |
$35.00 |
Strawberry Rhubarb
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Strawberry Rhubarb
Rheum rhabarbarum Zone 2 .8m
A selection of rhubarb that produces large green/red stalks that are thick, juicy and excellent for processing or, for that spring tonic, fresh off the plant. |
| Prices |
Bare root |
Potted |
| root divisions |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
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Grapes
What could be more romantic, or tasty, than arbors wreathed in vines hanging with clusters of grapes.
Now even those living in the colder regions can experience that 'Mediterranean' feel with these cold hardy, short season varieties.
Please note those that are self-pollinating and those that need a self-pollinating variety as a pollinator
More information on grape culture.
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Acadie Blanc (Zone 4b)
A very popular white wine grape for the Maritimes. |
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Beta (Zone 3)
All the flavor and color of 'Concord' but with superior hardiness and earlier ripening. The grandfather of all hardy grapes. The best for jams and jellies.
This variety ripens at our site in early October. Disease resistant and self-pollinating. |
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Bluebell (Zone 3b)
One of the finest dessert grapes we carry. Large berries are sweet and flavorful and in the 'Concord' style. Also makes great juice.
Disease resistant and self-pollinating |
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Frontenac (Zone 3b)
At last a high quality wine grape for the north. Developed at the University of Minnesota, it produces a deep red wine of depth and character.
Disease resistant and self-pollinating. |
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Frontenac Gris (Zone 3b) * NEW *
Similar to Frontenac but with light colored skins. Used for white wine or rosé. |
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K86-4 (Zone 4)
This introduction from Kentville Research Station was never introduced but has proven very hardy and productive over the years.
Sweet and early white grape for eating or wine. |
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Kay Gray (Zone 3)
Very hardy white wine grape borne in small tight clusters. Harvest before full maturity for best results and use minimal racking to avoid oxidation.
Disease resistant and self-pollinating. |
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Marechal Foch (Zone 4)
Perhaps the hardiest high quality European wine grape. Small berries are dark purple. A varietal grape used in many Maritime vineyards. |
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Marquette (Zone 3b)
The latest introduction from Minnesota. A very high quality red wine grape. It is early ripening with low acids.
Considered by many to be superior to oure vinifera. |
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Minnesota 78 (Zone 3)
A superb reddish-blue grape that is the sweetest we carry. Excellent for dessert and makes a good wine.
Disease resistant. Needs a pollinator. |
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Prairie Star (Zone 3b)
A sweet white grape coming in long clusters with good disease resistance. It makes a wine with excellent body and good sugar/acid balance.
Self-pollinating. |
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St. Pepin (Zone 3b)
A very sweet grape that makes a wine with excellent body and good sugar/acid balance. A treat right off the vine or as fresh juice.
Bred by Elmer Swenson of Wisconsin. Needs a pollinator. |
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Swenson Red (Zone 4b)
A superb dessert grape that comes on dumbbell shaped clusters. Thin skin and meaty non-lubrusca flesh.
Ripens after 'Beta'. Self-pollinating. |
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Valiant (Zone 2b)
The hardiest cultivated grape, developed in South Dakota. Dark purple-black berries in a very tight cluster. A mild flavored eating grape and the absolute best for juice!
Self-pollinating. Sold Out |
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Native Grape (Zone 2b)
This is our native River Grape (Vitis riparia). Small blue berries. Good for naturalizing and for jelly. |
| Prices |
Bare root #1 |
1 gal. potted |
2 gal. potted |
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$10.00 |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
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Blueberries
Sweet and succulent and an excellent source of healthful anti-oxidants. Their bright red fall color is also outstanding. Blueberries need a pollinator of the same type.
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Highbush Varieties (Zone 4) Highbush, growing gradually to 2m
Bluecrop
One of the finest for flavor and production. Large berries. |
| Blue Gold
Superb flavour. Large berries ripen evenly making them excellent for hand picking. |
Patriot
Excellent variety from Maine. Extremely large and sweet. Use 'Bluecrop' as pollinator.
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| Prices |
Bare root 2 yr |
1 gal. potted |
2 gal. potted |
| 2 year |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
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Gooseberries
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Hinnomake Red
(Zone 3) Hardy plant growing to 75cm that produces large crops of tasty red berries for fresh eating, preserves and cooking. Very disease resistant. The best! |
| Prices |
Bare root 2 yr |
1 gal. potted |
2 gal. potted |
| 2 year |
$10.00 |
$15.00 |
$25.00 |
Raspberries
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Nova
Large and very tasty berry on stout canes from Nova Scotia. Excellent for freezing. |
K 81-6
Another superb introduction from Nova Scotia. Superior flavor and large size. |
| Prices |
Bare root |
| #1 canes, 1-49 |
$1.25 each |
| 50 or more plants |
$1.00 each |
Blackberries
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Balsor's Hardy Black (Zone 3b)
This is the only variety we have found completely hardy in our climate. It produces bountiful crops of delicious berries over a long period. Outstanding! |
| Prices |
Bare root - #1 canes |
1 gal. potted |
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$10.00 |
$15.00 |
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