Haskap/Honeyberry (‘Lonicera caerulea’)1 2 1 Gallon Plants $35

*Indigo Gem Haskap

*Czech 17 Haskap

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Full/Partial Sun

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The  Indigo Gem Haskap (Honeyberry) are fast growing, high yielding berry.  They have pale yellow flowers in spring which are followed by a great tasting blueberry-like fruit that ripens mid-June. 

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How to grow the Hakap Plant

 

Haskaps plants thrive in a growing location that receives partial shade to full sun and has a well-drained, fertile soil.

 

Planting

Space plants 4 to 6 feet apart in a sunny location and plant them at the depth they were originally planted or deeper in amended garden beds. Ensure that an unrelated variety of honeyberry is nearby for cross pollination. Water regularly the first year but allow the top surface of the soil to dry out in between irrigation periods. Mulch 2 to 4 inches deep around the plant’s root zone with leaf litter, grass clippings or any other organic mulch. This will also help keep competitive weeds away too. Apply compost or manure in spring to add nutrients. Fertilize according to a soil test. Pests are usually not a problem, but protection from birds is an important part of honeyberry care if you want to preserve the fruit. Use a framework of bird netting over the plants to keep your feathered friends from enjoying all your efforts. Additional honeyberry care is minimal but may involve some pruning and watering.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/honeyberries/how-to-grow-honeyberries.htm