Bulk Chocolate Vine Seeds

Key Features:

• Fast-growing climbing vine ideal for creating natural shade and coverage

• Produces fragrant, chocolate-scented purple blooms in spring

• Unique ornamental fruits may form in suitable climates

• Strong twining stems suitable for trellises, fences, and garden structures

• Heat-tolerant and adaptable to a variety of soils

• Non-GMO bulk seed quantity for larger planting or landscape use

Specifications:

• Seed Name: Chocolate Vine (Akebia quinata)

• Common Name: Chocolate Vine / Five-Leaf Akebia

• Plant Type: Perennial Climbing Vine

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Growth Height: 10–40 feet when supported

• Flower Color: Purple to deep violet, fragrant

• Blooming Season: Spring

• Planting Season: Early Spring to Early Summer

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-draining soil; adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils

• Water Needs: Moderate, avoid complete drying during establishment

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Germination Time: 30–90 days (Cold stratification recommended)

• Growth Rate: Fast, vigorous climber

• Special Notes: Consider support structures due to strong vining habit

Planting Guide

1. Seed Preparation:
   Cold stratify seeds for 6–8 weeks by placing them in moist sand in the refrigerator.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix.

3. Temperature:
   Keep soil between 65–75°F (18–24°C) for germination.

4. Watering:
   Maintain light, consistent moisture without overwatering.

5. Sunlight:
   Provide full sun for strongest flowering or partial shade in hot climates.

6. Support:
   Train vines onto trellises, arbors, chain link fences, or pergolas.

7. Maintenance:
   Trim annually to control growth and shape vine.