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BLUE HONEYSUCKLE, HASKAP, HONEYBERRY, SWEETBERRY
Lonicera caerulea
SKU: 2238-010
Description
Honeyberry, Haskap Berry, or Sweetberry Honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub that can reach 4-6 ft in height, and is native to countries in the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere like Canada, Japan, Russia, and Poland. The honeysuckle is known for its edible blue berry. The plant is winter-hardy, withstanding temperatures below minus 52 degrees F. Honeysuckle is not only a delicious food source but also forms part of traditional medicine practices in East Asian countries. The berries are used in a variety of processed products like pastries, jams, juices, ice creams, and wines.
Hardiness zones: 2-8
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. These seeds should be cold stratified for 3 months. Place in a bag with a damp paper towel, and place in the fridge. After the cold stratification, push the seeds onto the surface of an acidic medium (such as peat-moss and silica sand), watered, drained and covered with clean plastic and then set into a bright window (no direct sun). Do not bury the seeds as they require light for germination. The seeds should germinate in 2 to 8 weeks. If not sown immediately on arrival, they should be stored damp and very cool such as in the fridge. If they are stored dry and warm they will be dead after a year.
Description
Honeyberry, Haskap Berry, or Sweetberry Honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub that can reach 4-6 ft in height, and is native to countries in the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere like Canada, Japan, Russia, and Poland. The honeysuckle is known for its edible blue berry. The plant is winter-hardy, withstanding temperatures below minus 52 degrees F. Honeysuckle is not only a delicious food source but also forms part of traditional medicine practices in East Asian countries. The berries are used in a variety of processed products like pastries, jams, juices, ice creams, and wines.
Hardiness zones: 2-8
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. These seeds should be cold stratified for 3 months. Place in a bag with a damp paper towel, and place in the fridge. After the cold stratification, push the seeds onto the surface of an acidic medium (such as peat-moss and silica sand), watered, drained and covered with clean plastic and then set into a bright window (no direct sun). Do not bury the seeds as they require light for germination. The seeds should germinate in 2 to 8 weeks. If not sown immediately on arrival, they should be stored damp and very cool such as in the fridge. If they are stored dry and warm they will be dead after a year.
