Chocolate Vine Fruit Seeds

Key Features:

• Fragrant Climber: Produces clusters of purple, vanilla-chocolate-scented flowers in spring.

• Edible Fruits: Unique sausage-shaped pods with sweet, jelly-like pulp.

• Fast-Growing & Decorative: Ideal for covering fences, trellises, or pergolas.

• Non-GMO & Heirloom Variety: Naturally sourced seeds suitable for organic gardening.

• Low Maintenance: Tolerates poor soil and partial shade once established.

• Cold Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in a wide range of climates and soil types.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Akebia quinata

• Common Name (US): Chocolate Vine

• Plant Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen Climbing Vine

• Growth Height: 15–30 feet (4.5–9 meters)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

• Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Germination Time: 30–90 days (requires stratification)

• Planting Depth: 1/8 inch (0.3 cm)

• Spacing: 6–10 feet apart

• Bloom Season: Spring

• Fruit Season: Late Summer to Fall

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Heirloom Variety

• Pollination: Cross-pollination recommended for fruit production

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial vine

• Uses: Ornamental vine, edible fruit production, landscape cover

Planting Guide:

1. Seed Stratification: Chill seeds in moist sand at 40°F (4°C) for 60 days.

2. Sowing: After stratification, sow seeds 1/8 inch deep in seed-starting mix.

3. Light & Temperature: Maintain warm temperature (65–75°F) with partial sunlight.

4. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.

5. Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost danger passes.

6. Support: Provide trellis or fence for climbing growth.

7. Pruning: Trim regularly to maintain shape and encourage flowering.

8. Harvesting: Fruits ripen in late summer and naturally split when ready to eat.