Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Sebastien Gooseberry - TreeTime.ca

Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry) vs Sebastien Gooseberry

Lonicera caerulea Boreal Blizzard

Ribes uva-crispa Sebastien

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Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry)
Sebastien Gooseberry

Boreal Blizzard Haskap is known for its excellent taste and is the most similar to the Aurora Haskap. The flavour of Haskaps is generally described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry. Boreal Blizzard Haskaps are well suited to fresh eating, freezing, baking, and preserves.

It has one of the largest and heaviest berries and they are firm enough to withstand mechanical harvesting

For optimal fruit production, cross-pollination is required. Haskaps need to be planted with a compatible variety. Compatibility is influenced by both bloom time and genetics.

Boreal Blizzard Haskap is a late-pollinating variety that pairs well with Boreal Beast.

Sebastien Gooseberry is a nearly thornless variety that produces medium-sized, red gooseberries. When the berries are fully ripe they are quite sweet and great for fresh eating. They can be stored for up to two weeks in the fridge. For baking and preserves, they are often picked when under-ripe when they are firm and tart. The general harvest period is anywhere from July to September.

Sebastien Gooseberry is a Canadian variety that was developed at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research station in Ottawa.

Gooseberries are self-pollinating but planting with another variety will increase yields.

Boreal Blizzard Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Sebastien Gooseberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: large, purple blue
Berries: reddish and medium sized
Flavor: raspberry-blueberry taste
Harvest: mid - late July
Harvest: late July to September
Flowers: pale yellow
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: low




Toxicity: leaves are toxic to humans
Other Names: blue honeysuckle, honeyberry