Description: LINGONBERRY VACCINIUM Lingonberry Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Superfruit! Mountain Cranberry 25+ seeds Mountain Cranberry (Vaccinium Vitis-idaea) - Depending on where you are at in the world, Mountain Cranberry may also be called: Lingonberry, Cowberry, Foxberry, Quailberry,Beaverberry, Red Whortleberry, Tyttebær, Bearberry, Lowbush Cranberry, Cougarberry, Mountain Bilberry, Partridgeberry, Redberry, and more. Mountain Cranberry is a short evergreen shrub in the heath family that bears edible fruit, native to boreal forest and Arctic tundrathroughout the Northern Hemisphere from Eurasia to North America. Lingonberries are a staple in Northern Scandinavia, picked in the wild and used to accompany a variety of dishes. Herb SpecificationsSeason: Perennial USDA Zones: 2 - 7 Height: 6 inches Bloom Season: May - June Bloom Color: Pink Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Well drained, acidic soils 4.5 - 5.0 pH Planting DirectionsTemperature: Sow at Max. 41F, germination irregular, often several months Average Germ Time: 6 - 12 weeks Light Required: Yes Depth: 1/8 - 1/4 inch Sowing Rate: 4 - 5 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 18 - 24 inches Lingonberries are rich in compounds that function as antioxidants, including manganese, vitamin C, vitamin E, and certain plant compounds, such as anthocyanins and quercetin. Eating lingonberries may trigger changes in the makeup of your gut bacteria, helping protect against low-grade inflammation. This may reduce your risk of chronic diseases. Lingonberries are relatively low in calories, and animal research suggests that eating them daily may prevent weight gain. Test-tube, animal, and preliminary human studies suggest that lingonberries may help blunt your blood sugar and insulin response to eating carbs. This may be due to their polyphenol and fiber content. Test-tube and animal studies suggest that lingonberries may support blood flow, slow atherosclerosisprogression, and lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides. However, human studies are needed to confirm possible heart health benefits. Brain health: Rodent studies suggest that lingonberries or their extract may improve brain function, includingmemory when under stress. Test-tube analyses imply that the berries’ antioxidants protect braincells Antiviral: In a test-tube study, lingonberry extract — particularly anthocyanins — stopped the replication of influenza virus A and inhibited coxsackievirus B1, which is linked to an increased risk of type 1 diabetes. Oral health: According to test-tube studies, lingonberries contain plant compounds that may fend off bacteria that promote gum disease and plaque accumulation on teeth. Kidney protection: Feeding rats 1 ml of lingonberry juice daily for three weeks prior to kidney injury protected them from loss of kidney function. The juice’s anthocyanins reduced damaging kidney inflammation.Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Women who drank a combination of cranberry and lingonberry juice concentrate for six months had a 20% lower risk of recurrent UTIs. However, lingonberry juice needs to be tested alone.Food preservation: Lingonberry concentrate added to a reduced-sugar fruit spread helped inhibit mold growth. Additionally, a lingonberry extract strongly deterred the growth of bacteria that commonly cause food poisoning. Preliminary studies suggest that lingonberries may have benefits for your brain, urinary tract, kidney, and oral health, as well as for fighting viruses and preserving foods. Brightens up Your DietThese red berries can add vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor to countless dishes. Fresh lingonberries are only available in certain regions. You’re most likely to find them in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and nearby countries, as well as in the Pacific Northwest and a few states in the northeastern US. They may also grow wild in eastern Canada. Besides fresh, you can purchase lingonberries frozen or powdered. You can also find them dried or in juices, sauces, jams, and preserves — but these are often sweetened with sugar, making them less healthy. Here are some ideas for using lingonberries: Add lingonberry powder to yogurt, smoothies, or protein shakes.Sprinkle fresh or thawed lingonberries on leafy green salads.Top pancakes or waffles with homemade lingonberry sauce sweetened with stevia.Add lingonberries to scones, muffins, and other baked goods.Stir lingonberry powder into oatmeal or cold cereal.Combine fresh or thawed lingonberries with other berries to make a fruit salad.Add lingonberry powder to hot or cold tea.Additionally, you can use lingonberries in place of cranberries or blueberries in most recipes. Though fresh lingonberries may be hard to find, you can still enjoy them frozen or powdered. Add them to beverages, baked goods, or yogurt. Limit sugar-sweetened lingonberry products, such as jams and sauces.
Price: 7.8 USD
Location: New York
End Time: 2024-11-30T02:12:46.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: My Seeds
Type: Fruit Seeds
Genus: Vitis
Common Name: lingonberry
Color: Red
