Honeysuckle Pushkin

Honeysuckle Pushkin
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: M.N. Plekhanov, A.V. Kondrikova (Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources)
  • Year of approval: 2002
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Description of the bush: medium spreading
  • Escapes: thick, straight, light green, pubescent
  • Leaves: large, green, elongated-oval
  • Crown: flat-round, medium thickened
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit weight, g: 1,04
  • Fruit shape: large, cylindrical, with a ridge at the top
View all specifications

Along with numerous fruit and berry bushes, summer residents plant edible honeysuckle on their backyard plots, which now performs not only a decorative function, but also produces healthy and tasty fruits. One of the most popular species is Pushkinskaya honeysuckle.

Breeding history

Pushkinskaya is a variety that appeared on the basis of the V.I. N.I. Vavilov in 2001. The authorship belongs to the famous scientists M.N. Plekhanova and A.V. Kondrikova. The berry crop appeared in the register of approved crops in 2002. Honeysuckle can grow in any region, be it Central or Far Eastern.

Description of the variety

An early ripe variety of honeysuckle is a medium-sized bush that grows up to 1.5 meters in height under favorable conditions. The shrub is characterized by a flat-round shape of the crown with moderate spreading of branches and an average thickening of bright green, elongated-oval leaves. Another feature of the shrub is thick, upright shoots with a pronounced edge.

The flowering culture begins in the first days of May. During this period, the crown transforms, becoming covered with large pinkish-light flowers, which attract all insects with their aroma.

Fruit characteristics

Pushkinskaya berries represent a category of large-fruited varieties. On average, the fruit weighs 1.04 grams, and the length reaches 2 cm. The shape of the berries is classic - cylindrical with a pronounced roller at the top. Ripe honeysuckle is evenly covered with a bluish-blue tone, which is chaotically diluted with a rich waxy bloom. Sometimes the color of the berries is dark blue. The peel of the berries is rather thin, but firm, with a smooth surface. The berries keep on short and thickened stalks, however, when ripe, they crumble (up to 20%).

The purpose of the fruit is universal, so honeysuckle is eaten fresh, processed into jams, compotes and fruit drinks are prepared, and also frozen and dried. Long distance transport is not recommended for harvested berries. It should also be borne in mind that the keeping quality of fruits is weak - up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator and 1 day at room temperature.

Taste qualities

Honeysuckle is famous for its excellent taste. The pulp of the berries is very tender, fleshy, juicy, with a pronounced aroma. Harmonious taste - sweet and sour, without bitterness and cloying. A huge advantage of the variety is the valuable composition of the pulp, which contains less than 9% of sugars, more than 2% of acids, a complex of vitamins - A, C, B, as well as trace elements, tannins.

Ripening and fruiting

The variety is early maturing. The shrub gives the first harvest in the 3-4th year after planting. The berries are ripening almost at the same time and quickly crumble, so it is recommended to harvest the crop twice a day. You can taste honeysuckle in the third decade of June. Active ripening of fruits on the bush begins at the end of June.

Yield

The yield of the variety is excellent. Having provided the plant with good care, up to 3 kg of useful berries can be removed from 1 bush.Commercial farmers get an average of 53.3 quintals of berries per hectare of plantation.

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

Honeysuckle Pushkinskaya, like most edible varieties, is not self-fertile. Therefore, it needs additional cross-pollination. For this, donor varieties planted nearby on the site are ideal. The honeysuckle varieties Blue Bird, Novinka, Berel, Slastena and Cubic Zirconia will become effective pollinating shrubs. In addition, bumblebees, bees, wasps and butterflies are good pollinators.

Growing and care

It is recommended to plant Pushkin's honeysuckle in autumn (in September or October). For this, a two-year-old seedling is bought. It is important not only to find the right place, but also to keep the distance between plantings - 150-200 cm.

Cultural agrotechnology consists of basic activities: regular watering, especially in the first year after planting, fertilizing from 3 years old, crown formation over several years, sanitary pruning of dry branches, weeding and loosening of the soil. After 7-8 years of growth, you can carry out anti-aging pruning of branches.

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

Due to its high immunity, the variety is not susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections. Along with this, berry crops are often attacked by insect pests - scale insects, aphids, and ticks.

Timely control of 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 has a high frost resistance, therefore, the bushes do not need additional shelter. Honeysuckle easily survives temperature drops down to -40 degrees. The only thing you need to know is that in winter the bushes are attacked by birds, so you need a shelter with synthetic textiles or netting.

Location and soil requirements

Honeysuckle is planted in a sunny and not swampy area, where the soil is loose, fertile, breathable, with low acidity, for example, loam or neutral soils.

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
M.N. Plekhanov, A.V. Kondrikova (Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources)
Year of approval
2002
Average yield
53.3 c / ha
Appointment
universal
Bush
Growth type
medium-sized
Description of the bush
medium spreading
Crown
flat-round, medium thickened
Escapes
thick, straight, light green, pubescent
Leaves
large, green, elongated-oval
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
1,04
Fruit shape
large, cylindrical, with a ridge at the top
Fruit color
bluish blue
Skin
thin, smooth, with a medium waxy coating
Pulp (consistency)
tender
Taste
sweet and sour
Scent
strong
Fruit composition
sugars - 8.6%, acids - 2.2%, vitamin C - 64 mg /%
Tasting assessment
4.4 points
Growing
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
Disease and pest resistance
2 points
Maturation
Ripening terms
early
Reviews
There are no reviews.
Popular varieties of honeysuckle
Honeysuckle Aurora Aurora Honeysuckle Amphora Amphora Honeysuckle Bakchar giant Bakchar giant Honeysuckle Berel Berel Honeysuckle Boreal Blizzard Boreal Blizzard Honeysuckle Volkhov Volkhova Honeysuckle Delight Delight Honeysuckle Gerd Gerda Honeysuckle Blue Spindle Blue spindle Honeysuckle Pride Bakchar Bakchar's pride Long-fruited honeysuckle Long-fruited Honeysuckle Giant's Daughter Daughter of a giant Honeysuckle Cinderella Cinderella Honeysuckle Indigo Jam Indigo Jam Honeysuckle Kamchadalka Kamchadalka Honeysuckle Azure Azure Honeysuckle Gourmet Gourmet Honeysuckle Leningrad giant Leningrad giant Honeysuckle Malvin Malvina Honeysuckle Morena Moraine Honeysuckle nymph Nymph Honeysuckle Pavlovskaya Pavlovskaya Roxanne's honeysuckle Roxanne Honeysuckle Sibiryachka Siberian Silgink's honeysuckle Silginka Honeysuckle Bluebird Blue bird Honeysuckle Sweetheart Sweetheart Honeysuckle Strezhevchanka Strezhevchanka Honeysuckle Violet Violet Yugan's honeysuckle Yugan
All varieties of honeysuckle - 62 pcs.
Other cultures
Apricot varieties Apricot varieties Cherry plum varieties Cherry plum varieties Eggplant varieties Eggplant varieties Grape varieties Grape varieties Cherry varieties Cherry varieties Blueberry varieties Blueberry varieties Pea varieties Pea varieties Pear varieties Pear varieties Blackberry varieties Blackberry varieties Honeysuckle varieties Honeysuckle varieties Strawberry (strawberry) varieties Strawberry (strawberry) varieties Zucchini varieties Zucchini varieties Cabbage varieties Cabbage varieties Potato varieties Potato varieties Gooseberry varieties Gooseberry varieties Onion varieties Onion varieties Raspberry varieties Raspberry varieties Carrot varieties Carrot varieties Cucumber varieties Cucumber varieties Peach varieties Peach varieties Pepper varieties Pepper varieties Parsley varieties Parsley varieties Radish varieties Radish varieties Rose varieties Rose varieties Beet varieties Beet varieties Plum varieties Plum varieties Currant varieties Currant varieties Tomato varieties Tomato varieties Pumpkin varieties Pumpkin varieties Dill varieties Dill varieties Cauliflower varieties Cauliflower varieties Cherry varieties Cherry varieties Garlic varieties Garlic varieties Apple varieties Apple varieties

Kitchen

Bedroom

Furniture