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Haskaps

Scientific name :

Lonicera edulis (syn. L. caerula)

Light Requirements :

Sun, Partial shade

Height :

1.2- 1.5 m

Width :

1.2- 1.5 m

Watering :

Prefer a light and well-drained soil. Place mulch at the base of the plants to retain soil moisture and limit weed growth.

Maintenance :

Prune the dead branches and those that are too low (ground level) in the spring. Add compost and fertilize with a granular fertilizer in the spring. Rejuvenate the shrub by pruning the large branches over 3 years old in the spring to encourage more abundant production.

Bloom Time :

Late spring, Early summer

Hardiness :

2

Description :

To discover! These small shrubs with a compact and vigorous habit bloom very early in the spring. The cream-white flowers turn into blue fruits that appear early in the season. The taste is similar to blueberries, a bit more tart. To be consumed fresh, in jelly, and in jam. Freezing is recommended as the shelf life is limited. The harvest period is short, you must be quicker than the birds! A net can be installed to protect the fruits. Self-sterile, two to three plants are needed to ensure good pollination. See selection in store.

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