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The edible honeysuckle, in Latin Lonicera caerulea var. kamtschatica, better known as the May berry, blue honeysuckle or honeyberry, is a bushy honeysuckle that does not climb and will not exceed 1.50m (5ft) in height. Originating from Siberia, it is extremely hardy. This deciduous shrub with discreet flowering is mainly cultivated for its edible bluish-coloured berries, covered with bloom, and with a more or less elongated shape depending on the varieties. As its name suggests, the delicious berries of this honeysuckle are ripe in May-June. Rich in vitamins C and B, they have a tangy and slightly sweet flavour that resembles that of blueberries. They can be consumed as is or prepared in jellies and jams. The blue honeysuckle cannot tolerate drought or limestone: plant it in humus-rich soil, enriched with leaf compost and compost. Choose a sunny exposure, mulch the soil in summer, and make sure to water it in case of drought. To promote fruit production, we recommend planting at least two plants fairly close together, for example in a small fruit hedge, with other small fruits such as raspberries, blueberries, red currants, goji berries, etc.
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.