{"product_id":"blue-sausage-fruit-tree-seeds-decaisnea-fargesii-hardy-ornamental-edible-shrub","title":"Blue Sausage Fruit Tree Seeds (Decaisnea fargesii) Hardy Ornamental Edible Shrub","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69ff1cd4-7e38-83ea-9200-29cd8799ef2a-1\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69ff1cd4-7e38-83ea-9200-29cd8799ef2a-1\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69ff1cd4-7e38-83ea-9200-29cd8799ef2a-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-988\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0c6814e3-3eef-4139-a979-b2f44ef6a27d\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Sausage Fruit Tree Seeds (Decaisnea fargesii) Hardy Ornamental Edible Shrub\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDecaisnea fargesii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Sausage Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eDead Man’s Fingers\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong\u003erare deciduous ornamental\u003c\/strong\u003e shrub prized for its extraordinary \u003cstrong\u003emetallic blue seed pods\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elush tropical-looking \u003c\/strong\u003efoliage. Native to mountainous regions of western China, Nepal, Bhutan, and surrounding areas, this unusual species is highly valued by collectors and exotic plant enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Sausage Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e develops as a large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree reaching up to 20 feet tall and wide under ideal conditions. It features long graceful pinnate leaves that create a bold tropical appearance in the landscape. In spring and early summer, drooping clusters of greenish-yellow flowers appear, later developing into the plant’s famous elongated bright blue fruit pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eThe striking bean-like fruits contain a translucent edible pulp with a mildly sweet refreshing flavor often compared to cucumber, melon, or watermelon. While the inner pulp is edible, the blue outer skin is not typically consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eThis hardy ornamental species grows best in fertile, consistently moist but well-draining slightly acidic soil. It performs well in full sun to partial shade and thrives in temperate climates with adequate moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eBlue Sausage Fruit is an outstanding conversation plant for edible landscapes, woodland gardens, rare plant collections, and exotic ornamental plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eSoil: Moist, fertile, slightly acidic well-draining soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eWater: Moderate consistent moisture preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eGrowth: Large deciduous ornamental shrub or small tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eClimate: Cool to temperate regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003e🌿 Why Grow Blue Sausage Fruit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e• Rare metallic blue ornamental fruits\u003cbr data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e• Edible sweet translucent fruit pulp\u003cbr data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e• Exotic tropical-looking foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e• Hardy unusual collector plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e• Excellent ornamental landscape specimen\u003cbr data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e• Fast-growing multi-stemed shrub\u003cbr data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e• Great conversation and novelty plant\u003cbr data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e• Unique edible ornamental species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2114\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2114\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSausage Tree Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eSoak the seeds Soak the seeds in water for 12–24 hours. You can also remove the fleshy coating by gently rubbing the seeds with a cloth or towel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e 2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Cold stratify Cover the seeds with plastic and place them in the fridge for 90 days. Keep the seeds moist, but not overly wet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Plant the seeds Sow the seeds about 1\/2 inch deep in a well-draining potting mix. You can use a mix that contains perlite, vermiculite, or sand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Warm the seeds, Bring the seeds to room temperature (68–72°F). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e5) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGermination usually occurs 30+ days after warming, but some seeds may take longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGerminación del árbol de salchichas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) Remojar las semillas Remojar las semillas en agua durante 12 a 24 horas. También puedes quitar la capa carnosa frotando suavemente las semillas con un paño o toalla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2) Estratificar en frío Cubrir las semillas con plástico y colocarlas en el refrigerador durante 90 días. Mantener las semillas húmedas, pero no demasiado mojadas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3) Plantar las semillas Siembra las semillas a aproximadamente 1\/2 pulgada de profundidad en una mezcla para macetas con buen drenaje. Puedes usar una mezcla que contenga perlita, vermiculita o arena.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) Calentar las semillas, Llevar las semillas a temperatura ambiente (68–72 °F).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e5) La germinación generalmente ocurre 30 días o más después del calentamiento, pero algunas semillas pueden tardar más.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":54141486006556,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54141486039324,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54141486072092,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/sausage9.jpg?v=1779574239","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/blue-sausage-fruit-tree-seeds-decaisnea-fargesii-hardy-ornamental-edible-shrub","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}