We often get inquiries from the growers on which is the best time of the year to plant haskap in the field. There are two preferred options: actively growing plants in spring (early May to end of June), and dormant plants in fall (early September until six weeks before the first hard frost). Having two planting times during the year is a great benefit, as it gives growers the flexibility to choose when it is most convenient for them. However, there are some pros and cons to

In the previous blog, the University of Saskatchewan’s haskap varieties and their parental lineages were introduced and discussed. Prior to selecting the appropriate haskap varieties for your location, it’s important to know the basics of haskap pollination so you can choose the planting schemes and planting material that’s right for you. Why haskap is a cross-pollinated crop? Haskap requires cross-pollination of a compatible variety to produce fruit, meaning that at least tw

FloraMaxx completes a research project on field evaluations of University of Saskatchewan advanced haskap selection in BC. Click here to download full report. #haskap #FloraMaxx #UniversityofSaskatchewan #BC #Canada #haskapberry