Many gardeners try to plant at least several honeysuckle bushes on their site. This culture is characterized by a large number of useful properties. When planting Yugan honeysuckle, you should read the description of the variety. Thanks to this, it will be possible to choose the right place for planting and provide the crop with quality care. Strict adherence to the rules of agricultural technology is considered the key to good plant productivity.
Description of the variety
Yugan honeysuckle grows as a medium-sized shrub. Its height reaches 1.5 meters and its width is 1.9.The culture is distinguished by a rounded crown of medium density. Young shoots are covered with fluff and do not have anthocyanin coloring. Adult branches also have a light shade.
This variety of honeysuckle is characterized by straight shoots, which are covered with matte dark green foliage. The flowers are medium in size and yellowish-white in color. This plant is considered an excellent honey plant. An additional advantage is the flowers' resistance to frost. They are able to withstand temperatures down to -7 degrees.
Yugana is a fairly new variety that is considered one of the best. The main advantages of this culture include the following:
- excellent taste of the fruit - on the tasting scale they are rated 4.9 points;
- high resistance to frost - honeysuckle of this variety can tolerate frosts down to -50 degrees, while its flowers can withstand temperatures dropping to -7;
- stable fruiting;
- high yield parameters;
- culture resistance to diseases and parasites;
- large fruits;
- ease of harvesting - this is due to the convenient shape of the bush;
- high content of useful elements in fruits;
- berries are resistant to external factors - they are practically not damaged during the picking process;
- reliable fixation of fruits on the branches - they can remain there for more than a month without falling off;
- low maintenance requirements;
- preserving the taste of berries when frozen;
- long fruiting period - the Yugana variety is capable of producing crops for 30 years.
His story
This variety was bred by the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Bakcharskoe", located in the Tomsk region.This station is known to all gardeners who grow honeysuckle. She created a whole group of varieties called Bakcharsky. All these plants are distinguished by their durability, large fruits and excellent taste. The Yugan variety was included in the State Register in 2018.
Distribution area
The State Register says that this variety is suitable for the West Siberian region. However, the plant turned out to be so persistent that it can be grown in other areas.
Description of fruits
Yugan's honeysuckle is distinguished by its very large fruits. 1 berry weighs 1.4-1.62 grams. The fruits are pitcher-shaped and slightly wider at the bottom. They are covered with a dense and strong peel of a rich dark purple color. It has a bluish waxy coating on top. Inside the berries there is quite dense pulp. Due to this, they can easily withstand transportation.
What does it taste like
The honeysuckle fruits of this variety are characterized by a pleasant sweet and sour taste. They have a slight illuminating scent. This variety is considered dessert. It has a fairly high tasting score - 4.9 points.
The berries of this variety are distinguished by their universal purpose. They are recommended to be consumed fresh, added to mousses, desserts, and pies. Honeysuckle fruits are also great for making jams, preserves, and compotes. They make delicious wines and liqueurs. It is also permissible to dry and freeze berries.
Productivity
This variety is characterized by high productivity. From 1 bush it is possible to obtain an average of 3.4 kilograms of fruit. In this case, the maximum amount reaches 6.5 kilograms. From 1 hectare it is possible to collect 30 centners of berries.
The plant begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting.By the 3rd year, the crop produces 3-3.5 kilograms of fruit, and by the 5th year – 6.5. An indisputable advantage of Yugan honeysuckle is its long fruiting period, which is 30 years.
Landing
The plant grows well in areas with a cool climate. It takes root easily and does not require specific care. To do this, it is recommended to choose the right place and carry out planting work correctly.
It is best to buy seedlings in late summer or early autumn. It is important to give preference to trusted manufacturers. A 2-3 year old seedling would be a suitable option. It should have several straight branches and identical internodes.
It is important to ensure that the root system is flexible and not too damaged. There cannot be any traces of rot or dark spots on it. You should not buy honeysuckle with cut shoots. In this case, the peeling of the bark is a species feature. Do not think that this is a symptom of pathology.
Honeysuckle placement patterns vary. The standard option is to plant at intervals of 1.5 meters. In this case, the rows are spaced 2 meters apart. This option is not very suitable for the Yugan variety, since it grows to almost 2 meters in width. Therefore, the distance between bushes is at least 2 meters, and between rows - 2.5.
The size of the recesses for planting should be 40x40x40 centimeters.It is recommended to add a bucket of organic matter and 50 grams of potassium and phosphorus fertilizers. Excessively acidic soil requires neutralization with lime or dolomite flour.
It is not recommended to shorten shoots before planting honeysuckle. This will delay the start of fruiting by a year. The plant should be planted in such a way as to deepen the root collar by 3-5 centimeters. After this, it is recommended to water the bush abundantly and cover the trunk circle with a mulch layer.
Aftercare
Yugana is considered a very moisture-loving variety that requires systematic watering. This is especially true in hot and dry weather. It is recommended to moisten the soil by at least 15-20 centimeters. It is important to promptly remove dry branches and weeds.
It is recommended to feed the crop periodically:
- in March it is worth adding urea or ammonium nitrate;
- in summer it is worth using a composition based on manure and water in a ratio of 1:4;
- In autumn, ash, compost or double superphosphate should be used.
The Yugan variety is considered self-sterile. This means that flowers require pollen from other plants of the same species. It is permissible to use the Giant's Daughter, Delight, and Strezhevchanka as pollinators.
The culture of this variety is relatively resistant to pathologies. However, sometimes she still suffers from viruses and fungi. The most dangerous diseases are the following:
- powdery mildew;
- cercospora;
- ramulariasis;
- mottling.
Of the pests, the Yugan variety is usually affected by the following parasites:
- willow scale;
- aphid;
- leaf roller.
To eliminate pathologies, it is permissible to treat bushes with Fitosporin and Fundazol. To cope with parasites, it is worth spraying with such products as Agrovertin and Fitoverm.
Pruning is considered an important component of plant care. The sanitary procedure can be carried out at any time. Anti-aging pruning is performed in spring or autumn. Plants older than 6 years need it.
Features of reproduction
It is best to propagate honeysuckle by layering - vertical or horizontal. You can also dig up a young bush and divide it into parts. It is also possible to propagate honeysuckle by seed. However, in this case, the seedlings do not inherit the maternal characteristics.
Sometimes green or lignified cuttings are used for rooting. However, they take root rather poorly. Even with the use of growth stimulants and greenhouses, only 20% of seedlings will survive.
Yugan honeysuckle is a fairly common plant that is characterized by high productivity and low maintenance requirements. That is why many gardeners grow this crop.
