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I just recently learned that Hackberries are not only edible but delicious. I have a lot of Hackberry trees on my property. Currently I just clip branches for goat treats. But I am looking forward to harvesting enough berries to make a jam this fall. I need to find an efficient way to harvest them.

#homesteading #foraging #Hackberry

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Jeremiah Baker 2 years ago

I did not know that! They kinda seemed good for nothing? Cheers!

Christina cchdixon@iris.to 2 years ago

What do they taste like? Several places that I used to live had the trees, but I am not aware of any at this property. I may have to look around a little more.

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DLDUB 2 years ago

Here is the webpage that got me interested in them after I discovered them on .y property:

Forager | Chef

Hackberries

The common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) has been eaten as a food for thousands of years. It's time we rediscovered it as the fascinating fo...

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Christina cchdixon@iris.to 2 years ago

Thanks! I definitely want to taste them this fall. It looks like more work than I am willing to do right now to make anything of substance. I hope you let us know how your harvest goes.