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Salal Berry

Gaultheria shallon

Salal berry is a perennial shrub native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It produces small, edible berries that are dark purple to black in color. The berries are rich in antioxidants and have culinary uses in jams, jellies, and desserts. The plant is also valued for its ornamental foliage and is often used in landscaping.

Calculate System for Salal Berry
400.00–600.00mm
Water Need
120 days
Season
30.00–60.00cm
Root Depth
25,000 kg/ha
Yield
20,000
Plants/ha

Growth Stages

Season: Mar – Aug (120 days)

Initial
Kc 0.400
30 days
Development
Kc 0.700
40 days
Mid-Season
Kc 1.000
60 days
Late
Kc 0.800
30 days

Salal can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, but thrives in well-drained, organic-rich soils.

Water Requirements

Season Total: 400.00600.00 mm
Water Stress Sensitivity: High
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Water Productivity: 15.500 kg/m³

Recommended Methods

Drip Irrigation90.00%Fixed Sprinkler70.00%

Soil Compatibility

Optimal pH range: 6.0 – 7.5

Sandy Loam
AWC100.00mm/m
Drainagegood
Drainage: Well-drained soils preferred
Organic Matter: 2.00%
Soil should be rich in organic matter; consider adding compost or well-rotted manure to improve soil structure and fertility.

Climate Compatibility

Temperature range: 15.0°C – 30.0°C

Temperate Continental
ETo: 1.006.00 mm/day
Temp: -20.0°C – 30.0°C
Frost: high
Mediterranean
ETo: 3.007.00 mm/day
Temp: 5.0°C – 35.0°C
Frost: low
Frost Tolerance: Low frost tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Moderate heat tolerance
Protect young plants from frost and extreme heat. Consider shade cloth in hotter climates to prevent heat stress.

Planting Layout

100.00cm
Row Spacing
50.00cm
Plant Spacing
20,000
Plants per ha

Nutrient Requirements (kg/ha)

Nitrogen (N)150 kg/ha
Phosphorus (P)60 kg/ha
Potassium (K)180 kg/ha
40
Calcium (Ca) kg/ha
25
Magnesium (Mg) kg/ha
20
Sulfur (S) kg/ha
Schedule: Apply nitrogen in 3 splits during growing season
Organic Matter: 2-3% organic matter recommended

Yield Information

25,000
kg/ha
2.500
kg/plant
0.450
Harvest Index
Quality Factors: Size, color, sugar content

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Introduction to Salal Berry: Growing and Irrigation Methods

Salal Berry, also known as Gaultheria shallon, is a native evergreen shrub found in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is highly valued for its edible berries, which have a unique flavor and are rich in antioxidants. Growing Salal Berry can be a rewarding venture, both economically and environmentally.…

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