Honeysuckle

It is a deciduous shrub growing to a height of 1.5–2.0 m.

Short description of the species

Botanical name

Honeysuckle

Latin name

Lonicera kamtschatica

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Origin

colder northern regions of Europe, Asia and even North America

Crop classification

miscellaneous fruit

Plant height

1,5–2,0 m

Plant width

1 to 1,5m

Exposition

Both in the lowlands and at higher altitudes. Due to its low requirements for heat and short growing season, it is very suitable for medium and higher mountain areas of Slovakia.

Hardiness

even in frost basins, as it is extremely frost-resistant, it can withstand frosts of up to -45°C in wood, -7°C in flower without damage.

Maintennance

undemanding

Water demand

It is not demanding on irrigation and fertilization, but during the period of fruit growth it responds very well to it by increasing the yield.

Soil type

sandy, sandy loam and clay soils with sufficient humus are suitable.

Soil pH

Less fertile soils with a slightly to moderately acidic reaction are optimal.

Edible part

berries

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Interesting

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Usage

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Suitable growing locations

In our country, they belong to the least demanding types of fruit for growing conditions. It grows well both in the lowlands and at higher altitudes. Due to its low requirements for heat and short growing season, it is very suitable for medium and higher mountain areas of Slovakia. We can plant it even in frost basins as it is extremely frost-resistant, it can withstand frosts of up to -45°C in wood, and -7°C in flower without damage. Less fertile soils with a slightly to moderately acidic reaction are optimal. Sandy, sandy-loamy and loamy soils with sufficient humus are suitable.

Growing technology

Starts bearing already in the second year after planting. It is a long-lived plant and can bear fruit for up to 30 years. Shrubs that are 20 to 25 years old may die or produce less, but regular treatments such as pruning and removing older stems and branches can help the plant grow back. It is cross-pollinated, therefore an important prerequisite for its reliable fertility is the selection of at least two suitable varieties. For planting, we will use pre-grown plant material that is at least one year old, delivered with a well-rooted soil pack. The optimal planting clip for most varieties is 2.5x1 m. After removing the earthworm seedlings from the container or from the soil in the nursery, we plant them on a permanent site 3-4 cm deeper. After planting the shoot (shoot), we do not cut or shorten it. Due to the fact that the earthworm begins to grow in early spring, the optimal planting date is autumn. However, plants in containers can be planted all year round, with the exception of winter when the ground is frozen. It is grown in the form of kra. In the following years, before the onset of vegetation, we shorten the young shoots in order to achieve a solid base of the kraft. In adulthood, the cut focuses on cutting out old, diseased and damaged branches and branches that over-thicken the bush. It is not demanding on irrigation and fertilization, but during the period of fruit growth it responds very well to it by increasing the yield. The second fertilization is carried out in the summer to support the growth and maturation of young shoots  

Suitable varieties 

Of the Slovak varieties, Altai and Amur are suitable, of foreign varieties, for example Aurora, Sinoglaska, Vostorg, Wojtek, Zojka, or Borealis. 

Diseases and pests

diseases: leaf blight, powdery mildew, sooty 

pests: aphids