Caper seeds | 20+ | Flinders Rose | Capparis Spinosa | Perfect with fish

Please find for sale 20+ Capparis Spinosa seeds, better known as the Caper Bush or Flinders Rose. Native to places like the Mediterranean, Caper fruits with their unusual salty taste are used to garnish food, especially fish.

In the UK, Capers can be grown is a sunny spot on the patio or in the conservatory.

INSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE.

Sowing Guide

Capers have a bit of reputation for being tricky to germinate as two stages (both scarification and stratification) are required but in reality not that hard if the steps are followed.

Scarification - very gently rub the seeds between two pieces of sandpaper
Soak the seeds in warm water for 2 to 3 days, changing the water if it becomes cloudy
Stratify - place the seeds on a damp paper towel and seal in a small grip seal bag or plastic box and place in the fridge for 4-8 weeks to simulate winter
Sow the seeds in a pot of well-draining seed compost mix with added grit.
Keep pot at 18-21C using a hat mat if required
Germination can be naturally erratic and can take from a few weeks to several months