tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post7017149120322996108..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Haskap, Honeyberry or Zhimolost?Mama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-34305756288623079032015-05-31T19:36:17.645-05:002015-05-31T19:36:17.645-05:00Leigh - I have no idea which varieties are more su...Leigh - I have no idea which varieties are more suitable to your location but I'm sure you could find out. Even though we had frost last night here in northern MN, our three bushes (and blossoms and berry buds) look fine today. After the three year wait to taste-test them, I sure am going to be either elated with the purported WONDERFUL flavor or really bummed if they are sour . . . or ho-hum in flavor! ;o]Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27358575000370123612015-05-31T07:11:27.855-05:002015-05-31T07:11:27.855-05:00Honeyberries are on my list but didn't make th...Honeyberries are on my list but didn't make the cut this year. I'm hoping for next year, so I appreciate this post. Very intriguing plant.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-81554779573766519702015-05-30T18:15:17.076-05:002015-05-30T18:15:17.076-05:00You're welcome, Mark! I sure do hope I can gi...You're welcome, Mark! I sure do hope I can give a glowing report after we finally get to taste-test the berries. Finger crossed!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-59376494168468813752015-05-30T18:14:34.577-05:002015-05-30T18:14:34.577-05:00odiie - You're going to get to taste yours bef...odiie - You're going to get to taste yours before we will! I was thinking the same thing about bumble bees and/or honey bees not being around to pollinate them so very early in the season. Does that mean some years we'll have to be out there with our little paint brushes doing the job ourselves??! Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-47794758760682395832015-05-30T18:11:38.338-05:002015-05-30T18:11:38.338-05:00Kristina - If they are as good a flavor as blueber...Kristina - If they are as good a flavor as blueberries, I'll be happy. Sure don't need to be growing any sour berries! Hubby has wanted to put in more of them ever since he started reading how full of antioxidants they are, but I've held him off until we get to taste them!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-34268629436521243882015-05-30T15:59:42.709-05:002015-05-30T15:59:42.709-05:00That is a cool plant! Every now and again someone...That is a cool plant! Every now and again someone writes a post about a plant that's really optimal for their area. Most of those come from the southern states, but the best come from the northern states where the challenge is dealing with a short growing season. Thanks for this one!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343134852881572900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-76555548256512072142015-05-30T12:05:53.865-05:002015-05-30T12:05:53.865-05:00This is the third year for our honeyberries and th...This is the third year for our honeyberries and the fruit is already set on them. They were already blooming before our last snow! Not a great time for pollination, a little short on bees then. I've heard that the longer you can leave them on the bush, the better the flavor.odiiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110172156488999203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-58903009961869527612015-05-30T09:50:25.742-05:002015-05-30T09:50:25.742-05:00Cuz we're tough cookies, that's why!!! Nev...Cuz we're tough cookies, that's why!!! Never a dull moment in the north-LOL!<br />Keep me posted on how they did tonight.<br />Have a great weekend. <br />Oh, and quack quack. It's rained over 2 inches the past 2 days.......................Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-73674539893035195072015-05-30T09:06:57.998-05:002015-05-30T09:06:57.998-05:00I'll be watching to see how you like them. I ...I'll be watching to see how you like them. I have never heard of them until now.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-73462842835869702112015-05-30T07:49:35.725-05:002015-05-30T07:49:35.725-05:00lol, I sure will Mama Pea!lol, I sure will Mama Pea!Tracy Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-80084105222675366002015-05-30T06:52:10.691-05:002015-05-30T06:52:10.691-05:00Sparkless - Blueberries are so good for us that I ...Sparkless - Blueberries are so good for us that I hope you can replant some to keep your one, lonely bush company!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-86084591801218383342015-05-30T06:51:02.697-05:002015-05-30T06:51:02.697-05:00Sandy - After all the great info available about h...Sandy - After all the great info available about haskap bushes, Papa Pea and I are super-eager to get a taste of the ones we've planted. I know individual growing conditions (rain, warmth, frosts [!], etc. ) will all make a difference but we're just happy to see so many blossoms on our three bushes this year. Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-4536084386277195652015-05-30T06:47:16.474-05:002015-05-30T06:47:16.474-05:00Carolyn - Ha! The bushes Sue, Susan and I plant(e...Carolyn - Ha! The bushes Sue, Susan and I plant(ed) will probably ask to spend summers with you!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-80192544875697741762015-05-30T06:45:55.123-05:002015-05-30T06:45:55.123-05:00Susan - I know, I know! If they can grow them in ...Susan - I know, I know! If they can grow them in Russia, why can't we???!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-59345096967304099522015-05-30T06:44:57.245-05:002015-05-30T06:44:57.245-05:00Tracy H - Um, I don't know if I like the "...Tracy H - Um, I don't know if I like the "quite sour/tangy" description of your berries! ;o] Stay tuned for a further installment of this whole situation!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-2772621911741440252015-05-30T06:43:28.162-05:002015-05-30T06:43:28.162-05:00Sue - Obviously you can't count me as any kind...Sue - Obviously you can't count me as any kind of a haskap expert since we all know printed info (regarding gardening) doesn't mean much until we have personal experiences in our own unique environments. But I'm assuming (yeah, I know, never assume :o]) that if they will flower at 25 degrees, frost won't impair the blossoms and to-be berries buds. It all may be interesting as we are forecast to get down to 28 tonight and the bushes do, indeed, have flowers on them . . . some petals have fallen and buds have developed. (Now remind me again why folks like you and me choose to live and garden in areas that get frosts in June . . . )Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-83299844924457683562015-05-30T04:01:24.969-05:002015-05-30T04:01:24.969-05:00Such an interesting berry. Our blueberry bush, th...Such an interesting berry. Our blueberry bush, the lone surviving one, is in bloom. Looks like we'll get a handful of berries off it this year. We need to replant the ones that didn't make it and make sure the husband doesn't give them the wrong fertilizer again.Sparklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806553694200529082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-49609530454884542852015-05-29T20:54:32.691-05:002015-05-29T20:54:32.691-05:00Mama Pea,
I've never hear of these bushes. I...Mama Pea,<br /><br />I've never hear of these bushes. Interesting, if I were in a cooler climate I would be interested in planting a few. <br />I like the idea of making your own wine out of these berries. Can't wait to hear more about them when time to harvest the berries.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-51061255713128699872015-05-29T20:36:10.750-05:002015-05-29T20:36:10.750-05:00Hardy to -55 degrees, hugh? So, I'm assuming t...Hardy to -55 degrees, hugh? So, I'm assuming that these WON'T be on our list for berry bushes to plant....you could probably hear them screaming from the heat all the way up there.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-91942677646968486682015-05-29T19:53:08.682-05:002015-05-29T19:53:08.682-05:00Three bushes are now on The List!Three bushes are now on The List!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27458373957023275872015-05-29T18:32:30.556-05:002015-05-29T18:32:30.556-05:00I believe I have one of these that my father in la...I believe I have one of these that my father in law planted years ago. I find them quite sour/tangy, but definetly hardy! Unfortunately for some reason my cats like the dirt around it, so I'm constantly scooping poo away! blech.Tracy Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-83442346574740185212015-05-29T17:38:12.265-05:002015-05-29T17:38:12.265-05:00They sound hardy , but I'm a little concerned ...They sound hardy , but I'm a little concerned about how far along they are. We usually get another frost around June 4 (June 13 last year!) every year. I'd think if they are already bloomed out that they might be at risk. Thoughts?Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-49323829792925629532015-05-29T16:15:54.671-05:002015-05-29T16:15:54.671-05:00Sam I Am - I agree with you totally on how much we...Sam I Am - I agree with you totally on how much we can learn from reading each others' blogs! We're all working toward a lot of the same goals . . . but can always learn something new or a better way of doing things! ;o] Thanks for commenting.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-39186258204759969892015-05-29T15:51:06.374-05:002015-05-29T15:51:06.374-05:00I've never heard of them but what a find! I l...I've never heard of them but what a find! I learn so much from reading blogs and I have been wanting to visit you for awhile now. So glad I did! I'll be back! Go haskaps!Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.com