My Haskap bushes are in their third year of production. They definitely enjoyed the cool wet spring. The berries were huge and plentiful. I have three varieties. Boreal Beast, , Beauty and Blizzard. I harvest the two Boreal Beauty bushes. They need cross pollination from certain other varieties to do their best. Although the bushes are only about 24 inches high, they had a huge harvest. They make wonderful pancakes, muffins, smoothies and the jam is splendid. They have so much juice and no seeds. And taste much like a mix between a blueberry and raspberry. The Haskap patch is in the middle at the back. Deer and birds love the berries so it must be protected until they are all harvested. ( The blueberries are to the right and are in front of the lower vegetable, asparagus and raspberry garden) The unveiling/unravelling of protective layers showed these little gems. All tucked away in the freezer to enjoy this winter.
Mel— that is an interesting one. You have a good harvest there. Does freezing them change their structure?
They freeze very similar to a blueberry, although their skin is not quite as thick. And they are juicier once thawed. I still use them in pancakes once frozen. That's exciting Zigs! I hope it does well for you!
Our arrived today from Scotland Tetters said it has blackspot and picked bits off it. I potted it up and sprayed it. Keeping it in a pot until there's a space for it in the fruiting tunnel
That's exciting! Do you know what variety you have? Mine needed cross pollinators for the best fruit bearing results. Sometimes they are sold two varieties in a pot over here. I'm trying hard to find Aurora for next year. Apparently they cross pollinate well with the Boreal ones I have and are sweeter and larger. I like that they are my first berry of the year. I really hope it works out for you Zigs!
It said Blue Velvet I watered it again today but it's not looking too happy Aah, they didn't mention pollinators Ta Mel, keep em crossed
