{"title":"Aronia plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBring aronia to your own garden or balcony!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Aronia Nero Superberry, we offer you a true classic. This variety is specially selected for fruit cultivation. With the leaf emergence, the first buds, and the delicate white flowers in May, as well as the colorful foliage in autumn, the aronia plant is a real eye-catcher. Its fruits ripen in August\/September. Dark violet, plump, and firm, they are ideal for further processing. They are slightly larger compared to the berries of other aronia varieties, particularly tasty, and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRobust aronia beauty all year round\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether in the garden, as a container plant on the balcony, or the terrace: aronia bushes thrive excellently in our North European climates. They cope very well with warm summers and bitterly cold winters. \"Since the plant produces secondary plant compounds for its own protection, it is both robust against pests and fungi and frost-resistant down to minus 35 degrees Celsius,\" explains Jörg Holzmüller, Managing Director of Aronia ORIGINAL Naturprodukte GmbH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, the gardener is greeted by full, white flower clusters, and in late summer, from around August, the aronia bush rewards you with a rich harvest of juicy aronia berries. These can then be processed into numerous delicacies: whether juice, jam, sauces, or cakes, the creativity knows no bounds, and when it comes from your own garden, it tastes twice as good. The tart, sour aronia berries also taste wonderful when eaten directly from the bush. In autumn, the fiery red leaves of the bush are a beautiful sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAronia plant tips from the expert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though the aronia plant is one of the less demanding berry plants, it still appreciates a sunny location. This allows more fruit sugar to be formed in the berries. As for soil quality, the plant is also very adaptable: apart from pure sandy and clay soils, aronia thrives almost everywhere. When planting, it should only be ensured that the soil is frost-free and not too moist. By the way, as a self-pollinating plant, aronia bears fruit from the fourth year. These are usually ripe from the end of August and can be harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/aroniapflanzen-beratung\"\u003eplant advice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e you can access the plant FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed soils of sand and clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to May or September to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosen the soil and remove weeds. If needed, work in organic fertilizers (horn meal, compost, or manure). Bare-root aronia: trim root tips, shorten shoots to 2\/3 of the height. Leave the central shoot longer as a leader. Potted plant: water thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer (horn meal, compost, or manure).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026 Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rejuvenation: remove individual shoots. Formative pruning (1st and 2nd year): remove crossing and congested shoots. A strong cut leads to vigorous growth. Aronia is a self-fertile plant and bears fruit from the 2nd year. Ripe berries can be harvested from the end of August\/beginning of September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eValuable articles about aronia plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to learn more about growing, caring for, and the diverse uses of the aronia plant, visit \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\"\u003eour blog\u003c\/a\u003e. There you will find numerous tips and interesting information about this versatile plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aronia-nero-superberry","title":"Aronia Nero, potted (3 l container, 40–60 cm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Aronia Nero is a variety specially bred for fruit cultivation: its berries are larger than those of other aronia varieties, firm, and thus ideal for further processing. The taste is very fruity, full-bodied, and intense, with a steady and reliable yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacter \u0026 Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aronia Nero adapts well to its location, thrives on almost all soil types, and tolerates temperatures down to −30 °C. It grows calmly and evenly, is undemanding, robust, and resistant, as well as insensitive to pests and pathogens. Pruning requirements are minimal, and fertilisation is only necessary if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to plant and care for Aronia Nero\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny location, as this helps the berries ripen better and become more aromatic. Avoid waterlogging and compensate for dry periods with sufficient water. Loosen heavy clay soils with light gravel, improve pure sandy soils with humus; fertilise exclusively organically (e.g. Bokashi +400) and use bark mulch sparingly to avoid unnecessarily compacting the soil (oxygen supply). In the first two years, a formative pruning promotes growth; in subsequent years, rejuvenation pruning is sufficient if needed. During harvest time, nets keep birds away from the berries. Stretch these all the way to the ground to avoid injury to the animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery size:\u003c\/strong\u003e potted in 3 l container, 40–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-year-old plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates temperatures down to −30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, suitable for almost all soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e pure delivery time within Germany usually 8 days, no delivery to packing stations, 4 plants fit in one package. 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