Haskap berry 'Zojka' 2L

Haskap berry 'Zojka' – a tasty and healthy fruit variety

Haskap berry 'Zojka' (Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica) is one of the unique varieties of honeysuckle, which is distinguished by large, sweet and sour fruits and early fruiting. Ideal for people who want to enrich their garden with a valuable, healthy fruit shrub.

Characteristics of the haskap berry 'Zojka'

Height and habit

• It grows up to 1.5-2 meters, forming a compact, branched shrub with an erect habit.

Fruit

• Appearance: Dark blue, oblong berries with a slight waxy coating.
• Taste: Sweet and sour, juicy, ideal for raw consumption and preserves.
• Yield: Abundant, the fruits are large and easy to harvest.

Flowering and fruiting

• Flowering: In early spring, often as early as April.
• Fruiting: The fruits ripen at the turn of May and June, being one of the first available fruits of the season.

Requirements and care

Position

• It prefers sunny positions, but also does well in light partial shade. More light ensures better yields and higher levels of sweetness in the fruit.

Soil

• It grows best on fertile, well-drained and moderately moist soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Watering

• Regular watering is key, especially during periods of drought, to ensure optimal fruiting.

Trimming

• It requires rejuvenating pruning every few years to encourage the growth of new shoots and increase yields. Removing dry and old shoots in early spring promotes healthy growth.

Frost resistance

• Extremely frost resistant, it can withstand temperatures down to -45°C, making it an excellent plant to grow in colder regions.

Application of haskap berry 'Zojka'

• Raw consumption: The fruit is ideal as a healthy snack.
• Preserves: Suitable for jams, juices, compotes and frozen foods.
• Home gardens: Great as a fruit shrub for allotments and gardens.
• Cross-pollination: Planting near other varieties of haskap berries increases fruiting yield.

Specification

• Flower pot: 2 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes