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Chokecherry: have viable seeds and eat the fruit, too!

Abstract:

It is possible to obtain clean seeds of chokecherry (Prunus virginiana L. [Rosaceae]) and other similar species, as well as to capture the nutritional component of the fruits. Here we describe an easy way to make chokecherry honey.

Issue & Pages:

Spring 2007 Pages: 43-44

Article Download:

7-3NPJ315-323.pdf (PDF document)

Authors:

  • Karen Sherwood
  • Kim M Wilkinson

Keywords:

Prunus, Rosaceae, seed cleaning, macerate