Saskatoons, Blueberries & Haskaps/Honeyberries

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Saskatoons

    Blueberry classification chart

    Prairie Gardens Blueberry Chart

    Did you know...
    All Blueberries, Lingonberries & Bog Cranberries need a very acidic PH of 4.8 to thrive.

    Download our chart of variety classifications, hardiness zones, ripening time, size, pollination partners and other important notes.

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    Did you know...

    Haskaps, also known as Honeyberries, bloom at different times and require specific varieties for cross pollination?

    Most our our varieties - and their correct pollinating partners - are included in the haskap cross pollination chart to the right ⇒

    However, we have a few rare varieties, which are not listed in the chart. Please see their cross-pollination options below:

    • Blue Banana - pollinate with Honey Gin or Boreal Beast
    • Honey Gin - pollinate with Blue Banana or Boreal Beast
    • Strawberry Sensation - pollinate with Blue Velvet or Boreal Beauty
    • Blue Velvet - pollinate with Strawberry Sensation or Boreal Beauty

    Haskap Cross Pollination Chart

    Blueberry classification chart
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    Haskaps / Honeyberries

    Aurora Haskap Berry

    Very productive with large, sweet berries with a little tartness which are easily picked. Ripens late spring to…
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    Boreal Beast Haskap Berry

    Developed by the University of Sk. Very productive. Exceptionally flavorful medium sized berries have an excellent aftertaste. Ripens…
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    Borealis Haskap Berry

    Borealis is noted for yielding very large fruit with excellent flavour. Extremely hardy bushes bred at the University…
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    Boreal Beauty Haskap Berry

    The Boreal Beauty is an excellent choice for U-Picks and commercial type harvester orchards. The berries are different…
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    Boreal Blizzard Haskap Berry

    This is another Haskap variety that was developed from the University of Saskatchewan. The Boreal Blizzard Haskap has…
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    Tundra Haskap Berry

    A very hardy deciduous shrub. The haskap berry that is produced, in comparison to other Haskaps, have the…
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    Honeybee Haskap Berry

    Extremely hardy Haskap berry variety that was bred at the University of Saskatchewan. It is best to have…
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    Combination Haskap Berry (2 kinds)

    Full sun, partial shade, attracts birds, zone 2 Lonicera cae. kam ‘Combo’ Pot size #5 2 kinds of…
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    Wotjek Haskap Berry

    This variety originated from Poland. A pollinator that is recommended for the Wotjek is either the Zojka or…
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    Indigo Gem Haskap Berry

    Fast growing and most productive variety. Frost resistant, pale yellow blooms in mid-spring. Flavourful fruit shows colour in…
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    Yezberry® Solo Haskap/Honeyberry

    A Japanese haskap, Yezberry® Solo is hardy, easy to grow, and one of the earliest fruits you’ll harvest…
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    Blue Banana Haskap Berry

    Full sun, partial shade, attracts birds, zone 2 Lonicera cae. ‘Blue Banana’ Pot size: #1 Developed by Lidia…
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    Strawberry Sensation Haskap Berry

    Full sun, partial shade, attracts birds, zone 2 Lonicera cae. ‘Strawberry Sensation’ Pot size: #1 Developed by Lidia…
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    Honey Gin Haskap Berry

    Full sun, partial shade, attracts birds, zone 2 Lonicera cae. ‘Honey Gin’ Pot size: #1 Somewhat mysterious in…
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    Blue Velvet Haskap Berry

    Full sun, partial shade, attracts birds, zone 2 Lonicera cae. ‘Blue Velvet’ Pot size: #1 A more compact…
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    Blueberry Growing Tips

    The Art of Growing Blueberries in Alberta

    Welcome to the art of growing Blueberries in Alberta – for Zone 3 gardens! You are going to be surprised by how many half-high blueberries are tough enough to grow in our -35C winter wonderland here in Alberta!

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