Honeysuckle Boreal Best

Honeysuckle Boreal Best
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: University of Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Name synonyms: Boreal Beast, Borealis, Northern Beast
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Description of the bush: upright
  • Bush height, m: 1,5
  • Escapes: thick, durable
  • Crown: rounded
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit weight, g: 3,5
  • Fruit shape: broadly oval, slightly flattened on the sides
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The taste of different cultures is not all that any gardener needs to know. To get a good effect from Boreal Best honeysuckle, you will need to understand both the peculiarities of cultivation and care, and what productivity can be expected. It is certainly worth analyzing the subtleties of planting such a plant.

Breeding history

This culture was created in Canada. The fruit of the work of breeders of the University of Saskatchewan does not appear in the Russian State Plant Registry. He has several official synonyms at once:

  • Boreal Beast;

  • Borealis;

  • Northern monster.

Description of the variety

The type of honeysuckle, universal in its purpose, forms bushes up to 1.5 m high. Direct growth is characteristic of these bushes. Their crown is somewhat rounded. The shoots are very thick. Therefore, they are very durable and reliable.

Fruit characteristics

Large berries Boreal Best have a mass of 3.5 grams. They look like a wide oval in shape. Such fruits are slightly squeezed on all sides. They are characterized by black and purple colors. The thick rind is solid.

Its surface is covered with a waxy coating. The main part of the pulp is colored in a light purple tone. It is worth noting that the crop will not crumble. This is achieved through good attachment to the branches.

Taste qualities

Note the sweet-sour taste in the official description. It is mixed with a fruity aftertaste. And also the official description insists on the uniqueness of the scent. A tasting examination gave this plant an estimate of 4.5 points.

Ripening and fruiting

Boreal Best will bloom in May. This is a typical late-ripening plant. Berry picking starts at the end of June. It ends during September. The exact times will depend on the actual weather.

Yield

The declared ability to give an average of 5 kg per 1 bush. Therefore, it is believed that this plant has an average level of productivity. True, unlike the more fertile types, it shows a stable result.

Honeysuckle pleases the owners of the site not only with a beautiful color, but also with fruits with an unusual taste. When planning to plant it on your site, it is important to learn everything about the fruiting of the bush.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

It is impossible to do without the help of other plants. For pollination of this culture, it is necessary to apply:

  • Northern beauty;

  • Northern blizzard;

  • Aurora;

  • Tundra;

  • Honey Bee;

  • Heart of the Giant.

Growing and care

The resistance to ailments is quite high. Such a plant is especially good at resisting mildew attacks. The specific moments of disembarkation are chosen at their discretion, taking into account the weather conditions. In the south, Boreal Best honeysuckle is planted both in spring and summer. However, in the middle lane, especially in the north, you will have to choose the earliest possible date.

When planting, the rhizome should be evenly distributed over the entire volume of the hole. Even a small amount of air cavities should not be left between the roots. Then the soil is compacted, and the planted plant is watered. Under normal conditions, Boreal Best is required to be irrigated 1 time per decade. But during dry periods, watering can be done every 72 hours.

Of the top dressing, the classic organic has the best reputation:

  • bird droppings;

  • cow dung;

  • compost.

Mineral dressings are rarely used. The reason is that because of them, the bush may become thickened.With normal basic feeding of the planting hole, fertilizers begin to be applied at least 3 seasons after development. Soon after each watering or rain, the area should be loosened carefully, while avoiding trauma to the roots. Weeding is appropriate to combine with mulching.

You can plant honeysuckle in open ground in spring, summer and autumn. Best of all, honeysuckle grows in an illuminated low-lying swampy place, while the site must be reliably protected from the wind. It is desirable that the soil is loamy or sandy loam. If the soil is poor, then it will first need to be fertilized.
In order for honeysuckle to bloom and bear fruit well, it needs to be properly cared for. One of the main procedures that affects the appearance and yield of this plant is shoot pruning. Without timely care, bushes prone to thickening rapidly turn into wild thickets with diseased and stunted plants, the number of young shoots decreases, the quantity and quality of berries decreases.
Timely fight against diseases and pests of honeysuckle allows you to grow a healthy crop, used both for decorative purposes and for harvesting fragrant berries. When growing honeysuckle, it is necessary to know the main diseases of the crop, common pests, as well as effective measures to combat them.

Winter hardiness and the need for shelter

Boreal Best honeysuckle can survive frosts down to –28 degrees. In more severe cold weather, the variety necessarily requires shelter. With an industrial version of cultivation, with proper care, the plant will come in handy even in the northern regions of Russia.

Location and soil requirements

It is advisable to plant such a plant in sunny places. It is also necessary to select locations protected from cold winds. Sunlight should hit the crown, but a faint shadow should be left below it. If possible, sandy or loamy areas should be preferred. It is even better if the soil is water and air permeable.

In low-lying areas, embankments with a height of 30 cm are formed.In addition, a drainage layer will be required, which is created from:

  • expanded clay;

  • brick fight;

  • rubble.

In order to increase the amount of honeysuckle in your area, it is not necessary to purchase planting material, it is quite possible to multiply the varieties you like yourself. There are several ways to breed honeysuckle: cuttings, layering, root shoots, dividing the bush, and also sowing seeds.
Main characteristics
Authors
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Name synonyms
Boreal Beast, Borealis, Northern Beast
Yield
high
Average yield
5 kg per bush
Appointment
universal
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
erect
Crown
rounded
Bush height, m
1,5
Escapes
thick, durable
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
3,5
Fruit shape
broadly oval, slightly flattened on the sides
Fruit color
black-violet
Skin
thick, dense, with a waxy coating
Pulp color
light purple
Pulp (consistency)
dense, fleshy
Taste
sweet and sour taste, with a light fruity aftertaste
Scent
unusual
Crumbling
do not crumble
Fruit attachment strength
strong
Tasting assessment
4.5 points
Growing
Pollinator varieties
Boreal Beauty, Boreal Blizzard, Northern Lights, Northern Beauty, Northern Blizzard, Aurora, Blue Banana, Tundra, Giant's Heart, Honey Bee
Winter hardiness
hardy
Frost resistance, ° C
-34.4 to -28.9
Location
Sun
Maturation
Flowering time
May
Ripening terms
late maturing
Fruiting period
from late June to September
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