Native cranberry - Kunzea pomifera (Muntries) seeds

Kunzea pomifera - Muntries (Emu Apples, Native Cranberries)
A dense, hardy groundcover producing antioxidant-rich berries with a unique spicy apple flavor.

Quick Facts

• Height & Spread: Low-growing groundcover, spreading across the ground or trellised for easier harvesting.
• Fruits: Small green berries tinged with red, ~1 cm in diameter, with a crunchy texture and spicy apple flavor.
• Flowers: Abundant white blooms in spring, followed by berries in late summer to early autumn.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–8.0, tolerates lime soils.
• Position: Thrives in full sun or dappled shade.
• Climate: Tolerates drought and frost, ideal for temperate and coastal regions.

Why Grow Kunzea pomifera?

Muntries are a versatile and highly nutritious plant, perfect for bush food gardens, groundcover, and commercial cultivation. With their antioxidant-rich berries, adaptability to various conditions, and unique flavor, they offer both ornamental and practical value.

Bush Food Note

Muntries are prized for their delicious berries:

• Taste: Crunchy with a spicy apple flavor.
• Nutritional Value: Contain up to four times more antioxidants than blueberries and provide natural waxes beneficial for skin health.
• Uses:
  • Eaten raw in salads and cheese platters.
  • Cooked in jams, pies, muffins, puddings, or paired with meats.

How to Grow

1. Sowing Instructions:

   • Sow seeds in spring in a free-draining potting medium.
   • Place seeds on the surface of the soil and keep moist until germination.

2. Position:

   • Plant in full sun or dappled shade for optimal growth.
   • Ensure soil is well-drained and has a pH of 6.0–8.0.

3. Care Tips:

   • Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
   • Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
   • Encourage insect pollination by planting other spring-flowering plants nearby.

Uses in Your Garden

• Bush Food Garden: Produces delicious and antioxidant-rich berries for culinary uses.
• Groundcover: Dense growth suppresses weeds and stabilizes soil.
• Ornamental Value: White spring flowers and colorful berries add seasonal interest.
• Commercial Cultivation: Can be trellised for easier management and harvesting.

Germination Tips

• Timeframe: Germination may take several weeks.
• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
• Light: Provide a bright, sunny location for best results.
• Season: Best sown in spring for optimal growth conditions.

Order Now

Add the beauty and functionality of Kunzea pomifera to your garden. With its delicious berries, dense growth, and ornamental appeal, Muntries are a unique and rewarding addition to Australian landscapes.

Order your Muntries seeds today and grow a bush food treasure rich in flavor and nutrition!