Honeysuckle is a shrub that has a specific taste of berries. This plant is often found in garden plots, is undemanding to care and produces a good harvest. Today more than 200 species of this culture are known. At the same time, many gardeners are interested in a description of the varieties of Bakchar honeysuckle. They differ in appearance, yield, taste of the fruit and other parameters.
What it is
Bakcharskaya honeysuckle was bred in the northern regions. Thanks to this, the shrub is able to survive in harsh climates and produce a good harvest.This crop was obtained in the Bakchar stronghold of northern horticulture. This variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements in 1987.
This honeysuckle is characterized by the following features:
- Medium sizes. The shrub reaches a height of 1.5 meters. It is characterized by a semicircular spreading crown with a diameter of 1.2-1.4 meters.
- Vigorous straight shoots. The stems of the first year are light green in color, and the fruiting shoots have a brown tint.
- Long grey-green leaves. They are round in shape and covered with villi.
- Large flowers. They are located in pairs at the corners of leaves and at the ends of branches.
- Large fruits. Their weight is 0.8-1 grams, and their diameter is 2-2.3 centimeters. The berries are purple in color. The top of the fruit is covered with a strong peel with a waxy coating. Inside there is juicy sweet and sour pulp.
- High yield. From 1 bush you can get 2-3.5 kilograms of fruit.
This type has the following advantages:
- high frost resistance parameters - shoots can withstand temperatures down to -50 degrees;
- resistance to pathologies and pest attacks;
- large fruits;
- lack of berry shedding;
- early onset of fruiting;
- good yield;
- long period of productivity - you can collect fruits from the bush for 20 years;
- good transportability;
- high content of vitamins and minerals in berries;
- antimicrobial and antiseptic properties of flowers and leaves;
- The fruits are widely used in cooking and folk medicine.
Despite a number of advantages, this variety is characterized by the following disadvantages:
- inability to grow in wet soil;
- need for pollinators;
- the appearance of a bitter taste in berries without sufficient watering during drought.
Popular varieties
Based on Bakchar honeysuckle, many other varieties have been created, each of which has its own unique characteristics.
Pride of Bakchar
This variety was obtained at the Bakcharskoye nursery. It was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 2006. This culture is characterized by the following distinctive features:
- spreading bushes of medium size - their height is 1.6 meters and width - 1.5;
- medium-sized leaves - have a matte texture and a dark green tint and are slightly covered with fluff;
- long young shoots of a light shade - they descend to the ground;
- large fruits - their length is 5.5 centimeters, diameter - 1.5 centimeters, and weight - 2-3 grams;
- sweet and sour taste of berries - there is a slight bitterness in it;
- high yield parameters - 3-4 kilograms of fruit can be obtained from 1 bush;
- excellent transportability;
- rapid shedding of berries - this means that they need to be picked on time;
- the need for pollinators - varieties such as Amphora and Lazurnaya can be used for this.
Anniversary
This variety has a rounded crown consisting of straight, sparse shoots. An adult plant reaches a height of 1.6-1.8 meters and a width of 1.2. Like other types of honeysuckle, the shoots of the Yubileinaya variety become completely woody. In this case, peeling of the cortex is observed. This does not indicate the development of pathology, but represents a species feature. This variety is characterized by the following features:
- mid-late variety;
- elongated berries of a dark purple color with a waxy coating - they reach 3.3 centimeters in length and 1.2 in diameter;
- convenient harvesting - this is due to the heaped arrangement of fruits on the branches;
- early and simultaneous ripening of fruits in hot and dry weather;
- need for pollinators - for this variety the best option would be Silginka.
Tomsk
This variety was obtained in the Bakchar stronghold named after Lisavenko. Its authors are considered to be Archer and Gizyuk. The culture was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 1987. This variety is characterized by the following distinctive features:
- average size of bushes - reach a height of 1.6-1.7 meters, have a spreading base and pubescent lower branches;
- medium-sized foliage - they are oval in shape with a pointed tip and have a green or light green tint;
- cylindrical fruits - distinguished by a pitcher- or teardrop-shaped shape and a flattened top;
- light green flowers of small size;
- dark purple fruits with a waxy coating and a bumpy surface - they reach 2.3-2.5 centimeters in length and weigh 2-5 grams;
- tender and juicy pulp - the fruits of this honeysuckle variety are characterized by a pleasant sweet and sour taste;
- average yield parameters - 2-2.5 kilograms of fruit can be obtained from 1 plant;
- early onset of fruiting - the plant produces its first harvest 4 years after planting;
- average transportability;
- the need for pollinators - their functions can be performed by varieties such as Lazurnaya, Amphora;
- high fruit shedding - to avoid crop loss, it must be collected in a timely manner.
Bakchar giant
This variety is characterized by large and juicy fruits, which have an average ripening period. The plant is a shrub with powerful side shoots that can reach a height of 2 meters. The Bakchar giant honeysuckle is characterized by the following features:
- dark green foliage with a slight gray tint;
- average fruit ripening time - harvesting can be done in July;
- height of bushes up to 2 meters;
- the need to plant shrubs in well-lit places;
- high yield - during the season the shrub is capable of producing 4-5 kilograms of fruit;
- high frost resistance parameters - the crop can tolerate temperature drops down to -35 degrees;
- bright blue fruits of an elongated shape - reach a length of 5 centimeters and weigh 2 grams;
- thin skin and juicy pulp of the fruit - inside there are small seeds that are practically not felt;
- the sweet taste of the berries with a slight sourness - thanks to this, honeysuckle can be dried, frozen, canned or eaten fresh.
Fruiting of the bushes begins 2-3 years after planting. With adequate care and regular watering, the first berries can be picked at the end of June.
The Bakchar giant is characterized by self-sterile flowers. To obtain a high yield, cross-pollination is necessary. To achieve the desired results, it is worth using varieties such as Azure, Nymph, Amphora. They will help to significantly increase yield parameters.
Yugana
This plant was obtained in 2010. He was taken to the Bakchar Federal State Unitary Enterprise. This variety is still being tested, which is why it is not included in the State Register. Key cultural features include:
- the average size of the bushes is semicircular;
- pitcher-shaped fruits - they may have a thickened or oval top with a rounded end;
- green tint of young shoots - they are covered with hairs similar to bristles on top;
- dark purple fruits with a dense peel - their weight is 1.4-1.8 grams and their length reaches 1.4 centimeters;
- early ripening period - harvesting can be done as early as mid-June;
- high yield parameters - from 1 bush it is possible to collect 3.5-6 kilograms of fruit;
- sweet and sour taste of fruits - their score is 4.9 points;
- excellent transportability;
- early onset of fruiting - honeysuckle bears berries 3-4 years after planting;
- the need for manual collection - it is carried out 2 times during the season;
- high frost resistance parameters - this crop can withstand temperature drops down to -50 degrees;
- the need to use pollinating varieties - crops such as Vostorg and Strezhevchanka are used for this.
Moraine
This crop is considered an early ripening variety, which was obtained at the Pavlovsk experimental station named after Vavilov. The plant was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation in 1995. The crop is recommended to be grown in the northwestern regions. Its distinctive features include the following:
- the average size of the bushes - their height and width can reach 1.7 meters;
- neat oval-shaped crown - it does not tend to thicken;
- thin shoots that have a slightly curved shape - the branches do not have a fluff and are distinguished by a brown-green color;
- elongated fruit shape;
- large lanceolate-shaped leaves - they are characterized by a dense structure and a light shade;
- large fruits - they reach 2.5-3 centimeters in length, have a diameter of 1.1 centimeters and weigh 1-3.5 grams;
- thin translucent peel - it has a bluish-blue tint and is covered with a large amount of waxy coating;
- average yield parameters - reach 1.2-2.5 kilograms per bush;
- tender pulp and weak aroma - this variety received 4.5 points on the tasting scale;
- sweet and sour taste without bitterness;
- good transportability;
- no shedding of ripe berries - the fruits remain fresh for a long time;
- excellent resistance to severe temperature drops;
- the need to use pollinators - varieties such as Start and Amphora are used for this purpose.
Delight
This variety has not yet been included in the State Register, since testing is still ongoing. The main characteristics of this culture include the following:
- vigorous bushes - their height and width are 1.7 meters;
- dark green cylindrical foliage - they are characterized by a matte texture;
- green color of the shoots - they are not covered with fluff;
- early onset of fruiting - honeysuckle begins to bear fruit within 3 years after planting;
- spindle-shaped fruits - they weigh 2.6 grams and reach a length of 1.3-1.5 centimeters;
- dark purple hue of the berries - they are covered with a thick waxy coating on top;
- sweet and sour taste without bitterness and strong aroma;
- good fixation of berries on the bush - they ripen smoothly and acquire a dark shade of skin;
- early ripening period - begins in the second half of June;
- high yield parameters - depending on growing conditions, can be 2.5-5.5 kilograms;
- good transportability - this is due to the presence of a dense peel;
- the need for pollinators - varieties such as Yugana and Silginka are used for this.
Silginka
This honeysuckle was obtained from the Bakchar nursery. The plant appeared in 1978 and is one of the first cultivated species. The distinctive features of the variety include the following:
- medium-sized bushes - reaching a height of 1.5 meters;
- thin shoots of a curved shape - at first they have a light green color and then darken;
- oval leaves slightly elongated with a depressed base;
- large fruits - their length is 2.5 centimeters and their weight reaches 1.4-2.1 grams;
- pleasant fresh taste - no bitterness is felt in it;
- cylindrical shape of the fruit - on top they are covered with a dark blue or purple peel;
- tender and juicy pulp - it is characterized by a pleasant smell;
- simultaneous ripening of fruits - occurs in mid-June;
- early onset of fruiting - the crop produces a harvest already 3 years after planting.
Bakchar honeysuckle is a fairly popular variety that has many benefits. Based on it, breeders have developed many interesting varieties, which are grown by many gardeners. When choosing a specific culture, you should focus on its characteristics. This will help to carry out agricultural activities correctly and get a good harvest. To do this, you need to water, feed and prune the plant in a timely manner.
