Honeysuckle Viola

Honeysuckle Viola
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: M.N. Plekhanov, A.V. Kondrikova (Federal Research Center All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources named after N.I. Vavilov)
  • Appeared when crossing: Sayanskaya 322 x Leningrad giant
  • Year of approval: 2003
  • Growth type: vigorous
  • Description of the bush: compressed
  • Escapes: thick, straight, brown-red, slightly pubescent
  • Leaves: large, dark green with a bluish tinge, naked, leathery, concave, slightly folded in the middle
  • Transportability: high
  • Crown: oval, thick
  • Flowers: with two-flowered inflorescence
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The name of the honeysuckle Viola sounds pleasant and elegant. But every gardener will certainly want the bushes to produce the same high-quality crop as in the best breeding centers. And for this, objective information about the plant is required.

Breeding history

Honeysuckle Viola is a rather old variety of berry bush. It has been in the Russian State Register since 2003. An application for admission there was filed at all 9 years earlier. The developer is the Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources. The direct curators of the project were the breeders of Plekhanova and Kondrikov.

Description of the variety

Viola bushes, which grow strongly, have a compressed appearance. Thick shoots grow straight. They have a brownish red tint and are slightly pubescent. Large dark green leaves have a bluish tint. The bare leaf blade has a pronounced leathery character. This plate is always concave. It folds slightly along the midribs. The formation of two-flowered inflorescences is characteristic. Young light green branches are relatively thin. Viola's crown is close to an oval in shape.

Fruit characteristics

On average, the mass of this variety is 1 g. They are distinguished by an elongated geometric shape. The blue-violet surface of the fruit has a light waxy bloom. Honeysuckle Viola is prized for its high vitamin content. As for the rest, its harvest has no fundamental differences from other varieties.

Taste qualities

Key Features:

  • sweet and sour ensemble of flavors;

  • light bitter note;

  • sugar concentration 6.8%;

  • the proportion of acids is 2.3%;

  • concentration of ascorbic acid 610 mg per 1 kg;

  • tasting score 3.7 points.

Ripening and fruiting

It is believed to be an early variety. The fruits ripen together, immediately after flowering. This usually occurs at the beginning of the calendar summer.

Yield

The declared ability to produce on average up to 27 centners of berries per 1 hectare. This plant is of a universal type. High transportability of the harvested crops is noted. At the age of 6-7 years, the bush is capable of producing an average of 4 kg of fruit.

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

The variety is self-fertile. Honeysuckle is suitable as pollinators:

  • Amphora;

  • Nymph;

  • Moraine.

Growing and care

Viola has a decent frost resistance. Even in extreme cold, uncovered bushes feel good. The plant can grow confidently in the middle lane. At the same time, it must be remembered that it reacts poorly to a lack of moisture, and therefore needs active watering. Important: the grown crop should be harvested as soon as possible, otherwise it will fall off.

Planting maintenance is needed throughout the growing season. The very correct landing is very important. Viola is planted in September, October. If the weather is favorable, it is not forbidden to do this in the first half of November. In any case, it is necessary that 20-28 days remain before the onset of real cold weather.

Spring disembarkation is not very good. Due to early awakening, honeysuckle can then suffer from recurrent cold weather. It is best to choose areas with moderately acidic chernozems. The area that is shaded (by trees, tall bushes or buildings) is optimal for the development of Viola. In the open sun, she will feel uncomfortable.

The minimum size of the planting holes is 50x50x50 cm. Humus, wood ash and superphosphate must be laid in them. Shortening of shoots after planting is not practiced; the less the plant is injured, the better. Top dressing is best done with organics, not minerals. Every spring, 10 kg of humus and 0.5 kg of wood ash are used for 1 plant - this is usually enough to form a large number of impressive fruits.

When pruning Viola, 12-15 branches should be left on the bushes. Preparation for winter is carried out after pruning. Shelter of branches is not required, but the root area must be protected. The thickness of the mulch layer is at least 5 cm. This layer can be formed from:

  • fallen leaves;

  • straw;

  • fallen needles;

  • hay.

Plants will have to be protected from aphids, scale insects and honeysuckle mites. It is most correct to eliminate them with professional drugs, because the available means are not very effective. It is usually possible to completely suppress pests after two treatments. In a particularly cold climate, it is strongly recommended to mulch the bushes before winter with a layer of up to 10 cm.

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.
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 (Federal Research Center All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources named after N.I. Vavilov)
Appeared when crossing
Sayanskaya 322 x Leningrad giant
Year of approval
2003
Average yield
27 centners / ha
Appointment
universal
Transportability
high
Bush
Growth type
vigorous
Description of the bush
compressed
Crown
oval, thick
Escapes
thick, straight, brown-red, slightly pubescent
Leaves
large, dark green with a bluish tinge, naked, leathery, concave, slightly folded in the middle
Flowers
with two-flowered inflorescence
Fruit
Fruit weight, g
1
Fruit shape
elongated-oval, wider at the base, slightly tuberous
Fruit color
blue-violet
Skin
firm, with a slight waxy coating, no pubescence
Pulp (consistency)
dense
Taste
sweet and sour, freshish, with a slight bitterness
Scent
no scent
Crumbling
low
Fruit composition
sugars - 6.8%, acids - 2.3%, vitamin C - 61 mg /%
Tasting assessment
3.7 points
Growing
Self-fertility
self-infertile
Pollinator varieties
Morena, Amphora, Nymph
Winter hardiness
hardy
Growing regions
Volgo-Vyatka, Central Black Earth, North Caucasian, Middle Volga, Lower Volga, Ural, West Siberian, East Siberian, Far Eastern, North, North-West, Central
Disease and pest resistance
steady
Maturation
Ripening terms
early
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