Comments on: Enjoying Elderberries

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:08:19 +0000

Not sure how much of a market there is for fresh elderberries but have you considered processing them into a product that you can sell? Elderberry cough syrup, jams, medicinal extracts, wine, etc.?

By: IElizabeth

IElizabeth — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:32:44 +0000

I need advise on how to start selling elderberries fruits. I do have a lot of them around where I live that when they riped I don’t want them to waste away. Please urgent advice is needed on what company can buy them or what market to take them to.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:27:39 +0000

Thanks for the great info. However, elderberries should NEVER be eaten fresh. They must be boiled or cooked before consumption. They are otherwise TOXIC.

By: Elderberry Pie

Elderberry Pie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:41:04 +0000

Why is it my favorite little berry has to be so expensive?? I need a berry farm!

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:23:30 +0000

Elderberries are high in vitamins A and C and a handful make a great addition to apple pie. They are better eaten cooked than raw due to high levels of tannins. Used as a diuretic and to promote sweating so can be useful as a cold remedy. However the best think to do with Elder is to make Elderflower cordial – a wondefully tart and refreshing drink on a hot day.

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What’s New in the Edible Garden this Season » Veggie Gardening Tips — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:26:36 +0000

[...] edibles that were actually planted last autumn; two Juneberries, three filberts, and another elderberry plant were added to brighten the landscape and provide more fruit and even some nut crops. It looks like [...]

By: Kenny Point

Kenny Point — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:57:25 +0000

Hi Felicity, I have heard that there is a “Red Elderberry” variety that must be cooked before using. The black elderberry varieties are okay to eat raw. But as with any wild or ornamental edible plant don’t eat it if you’re not sure about its identity and that it’s safe to eat! You can purchase edible elderberry plants from fruit tree nurseries or companies that specialize in supplying ornamental edible fruits and berries.

By: Felicity

Felicity — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 21:27:24 +0000

I’ve heard that certain types of elderberry can be poisonous if eaten raw, (and some even after cooking), can you tell me if this is true?
Thanks for the info!!