Growing Elderberry! What you need to know!

Yet, while they're celebrated as a medicinal herb, it's vital to exercise caution. Always do your due diligence before processing your elderberries and avoid consuming them straight from the plant.

Ready to learn more about growing and harnessing the power of elderberries? Let's dive in!

[charmainemontgomery]

I never knew they were toxic before processing 😳 Super glad you cleared that up!

[checle]

My stepmom made the BEST elderberry pies every time we would visit. And once processed they keep very well in the freezer.

[laurab]

I see those things growing all over the place around here on the sides of the roads and highways. Didn’t know they were Elderberries. I look forward to seeing your harvest video!

[cjsasek]

It's worthwhile to research Elderberry varieties; European elder varieties are higher in cyanide. American varieties are far less in regard to cyanide and also possess different levels of beneficial nutrients, as I understand. Terry Durham with River Hills Harvest in Missouri is a helpful resource.

[robertbird]

Love your video on growing Elderberry Plants, They grew everywhere in California and hubby and I made wine, jams and syrups. They are also a protected plant in California. I am now here in My Texas property a proud owner of two Plants and two varities, that have blossoms already. I almost the great tea from the Flowers that I use to help keep my High Blood in Check..By the way some elderberries need a co0mpanion to produce. . Ninette Bird- The Caribbean Wife - Cameron - Tx

[sheraldtaylor]

I do have 2 Elderberry bushes. They get morning sun and dappled sun in the afternoon. One did have a small amount of berries last year. This year it is loaded with blooms. I do plan to harvest them this year.

[Thetimecapsuletx]

I use to make elderberry fritters with the flower heads. Dip in a batter and deep fry. Yummy! I am sure the recipe is online.

[jtharp]

Thank you Jill,
My oldest son has been drinking the syrup from a driver friend in Okl. he is gonna be 39 and We have lived here in Montgomery County, Texas for almost 16 years - He told me about getting the juice or even jams, etc...during our issues the past years,
Thank you for teaching thousands of people they are toxic if not processed right .
Ive looked at Montgomery Farmers Market and now I know why they want $35 this year over past years for a quart for the syrup.
Good stuff tho.
God bless you
Mrs josette
Montgomery County, Texas 🙏 ❤

[livingwellfarmtx]

I thought I lost mine in the heat and drought last year but thankfully they came back. I hope to get berries this year.

[PhoenixTide]

Love how you posted this just before I searched! Good timing. I live in fort worth and wanted to know about growing elderberry in texas

[centraltexashomestead-mike]

Hey Jill very interesting. We've never have grown them. Had no idea they were toxic. Thanks for sharing this. God bless.

[Sabbathissaturday]

I don’t grow them, but I’m just here for the community. ❤
God bless y’all.

[witchychiqunique]

I want to thank you for this video, I've just started herbalism and making medicinal products. I've been wanting to get an Elderberry bush, from boyfriends family farm. I was told as a child those plants were poisioness but did not know until recently that they were in fact Elderberry plant, so knowing you can not pop one in your mouth is excellent advice, I really appreciate your video. Thanks from Davidsonville MD. 😊😊

[kellyb]

Have you made the video on how to process them? I was looking for it. Thanks!

[beverlyboyce]

I've got 4 starts going. Supposed to be good for chickens in preventing avian flu

[conniedavidson]

I've tried growing elderberries but with no luck. Yours look beautiful. My dad always grew them to make elderberry wine.

[tas]

Thanks for this very informative video!

[deborahjennings]

We have some awesome elderberries going here. We started taking the syrup during the big "C" and never got the virus. We harvested 2 gallons last year and looks to be twice as many this year!

[jenniearnold]

I just put my ripe elderberries in the dehydrator, then into jars to save up for cooking the syrup! We have trees about 15' tall and they are only 4-5 years old! Tons of elderberry on them this year so I'll have many more jars of dehydrated berries for my syrup. I take it daily for immunity!

[joviv]

i always thought it was a weed, i grow em as a privacy hedge. The flowes give a nice scent in the yard.
the bees love the flowers and once the black berries ripen from the elderberry flowers, the birds go to town .
the birds then spread the seeds in their poop .
Very fast growers an tolerate the heat here in SE texas