Blackthorn Planting Set – Plant your own Prunus spinosa

Blackthorn Planting Kit (Prunus spinosa) by Meinwoody

In March and April, the blackthorn is covered in countless white blossoms – as if it had been snowed on again. These blossoms are one of the first and most important food sources for bees in spring. And in late autumn, small blue fruits ripen, from which syrup, jelly or liqueur can be made. With this kit, you can plant it yourself: open, press in seeds, water. Done.

What's inside

• 5–10 blackthorn seeds (Prunus spinosa)
• Plastic-free plant pot made from hemp fiber composite – 100% compostable
• Approx. 150 ml Terra Preta soil
• Dimensions: 6 × 6 × 5 cm (L × W × H)
• Grass paper box with planting instructions

Interesting facts about blackthorn

The blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), also known as sloe, is an ecologically valuable shrub for natural gardens and wild hedges.

• Growth height: 3–4 meters, life expectancy up to 40 years
• Bloom: March–April, white & abundant – one of the earliest bee food sources
• Important bird sanctuary wood – offers shelter & protection for many bird species
• Fruits: small blue sloes, ripe after the first frost – milder & more aromatic
• Tip: Freeze fruits for a few days for a milder taste
• Sloes ideal for syrup, jelly & liqueur

How it works

Press seeds into the soil, water – and let them grow. After cultivation, you can plant the shrub directly with the compostable pot into the ground or a larger container. The pot decomposes without residue within 12–24 months. Your plant roots freely and undisturbed.

🎁 A gift that blooms, protects & tastes good

The Blackthorn Planting Kit is a particularly sustainable gift for nature lovers, kitchen explorers and anyone who wants to support bees and birds. Perfect for:

• 🎂 Birthdays – a gift that blooms & bears delicious fruits
• 🎄 Christmas – sustainable instead of short-lived
• 👶 Christening or birth – a plant for life
• 💍 Wedding or anniversary – planting something blooming together