Haskap berry
Haskap berry: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Honeyberry, also known as haskap, is a deciduous fruiting shrub represented here by edible selections of Lonicera caerulea. It belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family and bears elongated blue fruits. This is a bush-forming honeysuckle with a different identity from climbing honeysuckles commonly valued for their scent. Other species in the genus do not all have edible fruit. The culinary uses described here concern identified selections grown specifically for their berries.The shrub generally has a rounded outline made up of numerous shoots, with simple leaves arranged in opposite pairs. Leaves are oval to elongated and green, sometimes with a rather matt appearance. Height and width depend on the selection and surroundings. Some lines remain fairly compact, while others form larger bushes. The foliage falls in winter, and the seasonal cycle begins early again in spring.Small, pale flowers, often cream yellow, appear early. Their timing varies substantially between selections from different breeding…
