🫐 Aronia (Chokeberry): Growing Guide
Aronia (Chokeberry) (Aronia melanocarpa) grows best in full sun with moderate watering, and does well at −30 to 32 °C (−22 to 90 °F) in soil with a pH of 5.0–7.0. Space plants about 200 cm (79 in) apart. Expect 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Aronia melanocarpa |
|---|---|
| Category | Bush Fruits |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Plant spacing | 200 cm (79 in) |
| Soil pH | 5.0–7.0 |
| Comfortable temperature | −30 to 32 °C (−22 to 90 °F) |
| Time to maturity | 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season) |
| Sowing depth | 5 cm (2 in) |
| Height | 100–300 cm (39–118 in) |
When to sow, plant and harvest
The calendar below shows the best months in each climate zone. Pick the zone closest to your garden.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | |||||||||
| Continental | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | ||||||||
| Oceanic | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | ||||||||
| Cold / Northern | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest |
- Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: May–Jun.
- Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Apr · Harvest: May–Jul.
- Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: May–Jul.
- Cold / Northern (Scandinavia, Canada, Russia, Alpine): Plant out: Apr · Harvest: May–Jun.
Watering
Water about every 4 days in summer and about every 10 days in winter. Moderate watering.
Growing tips
Rich in antioxidants. Tart when fresh — ideal for juice.
Good companion plants
These plants grow well alongside it:
Frequently asked questions
Aronia (Chokeberry): when should I sow and plant it?
Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: May–Jun. Continental (Central/Northern Europe, inland Balkans): Plant out: Apr · Harvest: May–Jul. Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: May–Jul.
Aronia (Chokeberry): how often should I water it?
Water about every 4 days in summer and about every 10 days in winter. Moderate watering.
Aronia (Chokeberry): how far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 200 cm (79 in) apart and sow at a depth of about 5 cm (2 in).
Aronia (Chokeberry): how long does it take to grow?
Plan on 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Aronia (Chokeberry): which plants grow well with it?
Hazelnut tree.
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