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SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS
WU WEI ZI BERRY
Russian/Chinese Magnolia Vine
5 SEEDS!
Wu Wei Zi (Five Flavored Berry) is a fast growing vine with 100% Healthy Edible Fruit!
Reaching 12-20' this ancient vine boast millenniums of traditional uses, including; a tonic for youth, energy and sexual vitality! In China the vibrant berries are used to make an energetic wine.
Traditionally, these berries are said to contain enough "forces" to sustain "you all day without food." When dried, the vibrant red, long lasting and easy storing fruit are a must have within all survival kits. Russian scientific studies show the unique sweet to sour tasting berry, does indeed reduce thirst, hunger and exhaustion, while simultaneously producing both calming and anti-oxidative properties for those in distress.
For thousands of years, Russian hunters have used the "five flavored berry" to improve their night vision. Further reports claim the brilliant red berry can assist with either sea or car sickness. The list goes on and on...
The berries can be eaten raw, dried or cooked. And the young leaves are used in cooking, much in the same way you would use spinach.
BONUS FOR MOST ZONES: SUSTAINS NEGATIVE -30 DEGREE TEMPERATURES!
Magnolia Vine is woody and requires a sturdy support to wrap around. This Vine does not self pollinate, therefore, simply plant a couple of seedlings near each other and your garden ants, butterflies & bees will do the rest.
SUN: Med to Light shade.
HEIGHT: 12-20'
WIDTH SPAN: 12'
SOIL: wet, humus-rich soil with a little shade from the blaring sun.
GROWTH: Vine is slow at first and then picks up steam very fast.
HARVEST: After the chill of the season's first frost, your berry's are ready for picking! Lay them on newspaper and sun dry.
GERMINATE: Cold Stratification