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Kent Strawberry vs Chito Haskap (Honeyberry)

Lonicera caerulea Chito

Fragaria ananassa Kent

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Chito Haskap (Honeyberry)
Kent Strawberry

The Chito Haskap is a fruit-bearing shrub with large, tart-sweet berries that are ready for harvest in late June and into July. This shrub blooms in spring with small white flowers, and has medium-firm berries. Their taste is typically described as something between a raspberry and a blueberry.

The Chito Haskap, or Chito Honeyberry exhibits consistently high fruit yields and makes great for fresh eating or adding to jams and jellies.

Chito is a late pollinating variety. Pair with other late pollinators to have a higher yield.
Strawberry Sensation is a great companion variety.

Kent Strawberry is a favourite of urban gardeners and commercial growers. This June Bearing (Short Day) strawberry grows well on the prairies and produces high yields of bright red fruit that bursts with flavour. Great for fresh eating or try them in your next batch of jam or baking.

One of the most cold hardy strawberries!

Chito Haskap (Honeyberry) Quick Facts

Kent Strawberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white
Berries: oval
Berries: cherry red
Fruit size: large
Firmness: medium
Firmness: firm
Flavor: tart/sweet
Harvest: late june/july
Harvest: June
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: chito honeyberry, haskap, honeyberry