Haskap

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Seven Haskap (Blue Honeysuckle – Lonicera caerulea L.)plants are in the garden. This will be the fourth year since planting. There are many blossoms so expect a reasonable harvest. The chicken wire fence is to discourage birds. I cover with a fiber glass screen when the berries start getting ripe.

 

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First harvest of the Haskap berries.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?EIGDL 7 July 2014 Haskap Juice
A pound and half of haskap berries was made into juice. The berries were cooked until soft,beat into a slurry, and stored in a liter jar in the refrigerator until consumed. There is so little gross fiber that straining is not necessary.The quantity is too small to pressure can.