Long-fruited honeysuckle

Long-fruited honeysuckle
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: V.S. Ilyin, N.A. Ilyina (South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing)
  • Appeared when crossing: from free pollination of the Smolinskaya variety
  • Year of approval: 1994
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Description of the bush: very sprawling
  • Escapes: purple, thin, curved
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit weight, g: 0,8-2
  • Fruit shape: elongated tuberous
  • Crumbling: weak
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Long-fruited honeysuckle is a variety in demand among gardeners with juicy fruits and strong immunity. It is worth considering in more detail the key characteristics of the plant and the conditions for its cultivation.

Breeding history

For the first time, the variety was included in the State Register in 1994. The bush was bred by domestic breeders and in 1989 passed all the necessary tests.

Description of the variety

Long-fruited Honeysuckle is a medium-sized shrub with a medium spreading crown. Among the main characteristics:

  • bush height - 1 m;

  • crown shape - spherical;

  • shoots - curved;

  • leaves are oblong, dark green.

The leaf plates are slightly pubescent. During the flowering period, the bush produces white-yellow funnel-shaped buds.

Fruit characteristics

Honeysuckle forms large berries as early as 2 or 3 years after planting. Fruit characteristics:

  • shape - cylindrical, elongated;

  • length - 3 cm;

  • weight - 2 g;

  • dark-blue colour.

The skin is notable for its small thickness and tubercles, it is characterized by a waxy coating. The pulp is juicy, purple-red in color.

Taste qualities

Tasters rate the palatability of berries at 4.8 points out of 5. The berries contain acids, sugar and vitamin C. Pleasant taste and lack of bitterness are the key advantages of fruits that attract gardeners to use them both for fresh consumption and for preservation. ...

Ripening and fruiting

The first flowers appear on the honeysuckle bush in early May, which makes the variety a group of plants with an early ripening period. The bush forms berries closer to the first days of June.

Yield

The average yield reaches 1.5-2.4 kg per bush. With careful care, it can be increased to 3 kg per bush.

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

Long-fruited honeysuckle belongs to the group of self-fertile varieties. For the formation of fruits, you need to take care of planting pollinating varieties nearby. Basically, gardeners prefer Chernichka or Sineglazka.

Growing and care

It is easy to grow honeysuckle in the garden if you correctly approach the planting of the shrub and caring for it. Before you start planting, you need to prepare the soil. To do this, dig a hole up to 50 cm deep and up to 60 cm wide.A layer of fertilizer from rotted manure, potassium salt and superphosphate is laid on the bottom.

Honeysuckle can be planted in compact groups due to its small root system. Therefore, if a garden of shrubs is planned, then 2 meters can be left between the rows, and 2.5 meters recede from buildings and other objects.

Landing scheme.

  1. The day before planting, the seedling is placed in a bucket of water. If necessary, growth stimulants are also added to the water, which will have a positive effect on immunity and the ability to take root.

  2. Before planting, the roots are gently straightened.After the seedling is carefully lowered into the hole, where the fertilizers were previously placed. It is important to ensure that the root system is not damaged.

  3. The planted bush is sprinkled with soil and thoroughly watered with a bucket of previously settled water.

  4. Mulching is performed around the bush using sawdust.

It will be possible to achieve high crop yields thanks to proper care. Basic recommendations.

  1. Watering. Long-fruited honeysuckle does not like waterlogging, it immediately begins to rot. It is characterized by moderate watering. The first time the shrub is watered in the spring, it is better to do this in warm sunny weather. Average watering volume is 1-2 buckets of water. The second time the bush is watered when the buds are tied, reducing the volume of water. After fruiting, watering is performed only as needed, if there is no regular rainfall. The last watering is carried out in September.

  2. Top dressing. The plant prefers regular feeding from organic and inorganic fertilizers. Potash and phosphorus compounds are more often used, however, after planting and during the flowering period, fertilizers from manure, ash and other natural components are also in demand.

  3. Pruning. Long-fruited honeysuckle grows rapidly, which requires regular pruning to form the crown and eliminate weak branches. Most of the pruning is done in the spring or fall.

Careful plant care will prevent diseases of the bush, as well as increase yields.

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.

Disease and pest resistance

Among the common diseases to which the variety is exposed, the following are especially distinguished:

  • powdery mildew;

  • ramulariasis;

  • European cancer.

Any of these diseases can quickly destroy the bush. For prevention purposes, it is recommended to treat the variety with copper sulfate and other effective drugs. And also, if the plant has undergone a disease, it is worth performing timely pruning of the affected branches.

Dangerous pests of honeysuckle:

  • aphid;

  • spider mite;

  • goldfish.

And also the bush suffers from the attacks of the red-legged shield bug. A soapy solution will help you deal with unwanted guests. You can also use "Karbofos" - a special tool for pest control.

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

The culture is characterized by increased resistance to frost, therefore, even in Siberian regions, it is not necessary to cover the bush. During the flowering period, the plant is able to withstand frosts down to -7 degrees Celsius, which attracts gardeners.

The variety tolerates drought worse, therefore, in the absence of regular rainfall, it is recommended to increase the amount of watering in order to prevent the death of the plant.

Location and soil requirements

The variety is quite picky about soils. It is recommended to plant honeysuckle in higher elevations where the water table is low. Otherwise, there is a high probability that the roots will quickly begin to rot. Additional conditions:

  • the place must be protected from drafts;

  • the site must be open to sunlight;

  • when planting in clayey waterlogged soils, it is necessary to provide a drainage system.

And also it is worth taking care of the availability of nearby varieties that can pollinate honeysuckle for the subsequent formation of fruits.

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
V.S. Ilyin, N.A. Ilyina (South Ural Research Institute of Horticulture and Potato Growing)
Appeared when crossing
from free pollination of the Smolinskaya variety
Year of approval
1994
Average yield
23.1 kg / ha (1.5-2.4 kg per bush)
Maximum yield
33 kg / ha (3 kg per bush)
Appointment
for fresh consumption, for all types of processing
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
very sprawling
Escapes
purple, thin, curved
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
0,8-2
Fruit shape
elongated tuberous
Fruit color
blue
Skin
with a bluish bloom
Taste
sweet and sour, dessert
Scent
refreshing
Crumbling
weak
Fruit composition
vitamin C - 33.8 mg%
Growing
Pollinator varieties
Chelyabinka
Winter hardiness
hardy
Growing regions
North, North-West, Central, Volgo-Vyatka, Central Black Earth, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Lower Volga, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian, Far Eastern
Maturation
Ripening terms
early
Fruiting period
first decade of June - mid-June
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