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April 15, 2018 By admin

Haskap – new fruit on block

Honeyberry (haskap) fruit has the colour and texture of blueberry, but has a unique oval shape resembling a macaroni noodle. It’s taste is in a class by itself with a wonderful blend including flavours of raspberry and blueberry. The fruit needs no destemming or pitting and is ready for fresh‐eating  or processing right off of the bush.

Stop by our country store for haskap jam and topping made from our hand-picked fruit. The taste of these new fruit products will amaze you!

We also sell haskap plants to local gardeners and orchardists. Remember two different cultivars are needed for pollination and fruit set.

Take a moment to read these two interesting articles:

1. Vandermeulen, G (2015, March 17) Haskap berries gaining ground. Winkler Times.

2. Philip Ronald, Ph.D., Riverbend Orchards Inc. Haskap – the prairie BLUEberry

Variety
Berry Size
Shape
Flavour
Bush Size
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Tundra
1.49 grams
see diagram above
sweet/tart
average
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Borealis
1.62 grams
see below
sweet/tangy
average
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Indigo Treat
1.41 grams
see below
sweet
average
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Indigo Gem
1.30 grams
see below
sweet/tangy
average
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Indigo Yum
1.29
see below
tangy/sweet
average
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Honeybee
1.9 grams
see diagram above
tart
large
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Aurora
2.17 grams
see below
sweet
large
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Our saskatoons and haskap are in full bloom this w Our saskatoons and haskap are in full bloom this week. We have noticed a resurgence in the bumblebee population on our farm this year. Great news as they are the most efficient pollinator for those upside-down haskap blossoms.
Happy Mother’s Day! Our plum trees did their bes Happy Mother’s Day! Our plum trees did their best to give a beautiful and fragrant tribute to all moms today. This intense spring heat is driving flowering and could lead to some early picking dates.
Tired of waiting for your tiny mail order plant to Tired of waiting for your tiny mail order plant to produce berries? Try our 3 year old Honeyberry plants in 2 gallon containers pots. Choose from outstanding cultivars including Aurora, Honey Bee and Boreal Blizzard. Priced at $18.95. Order at  https://riverbend-orchards.square.site
Honeyberry blossoms are so enticing that bumblebee Honeyberry blossoms are so enticing that bumblebees will even venture into a greenhouse to find them. We have 2 and 3 year old, container-grown Honeyberry plants for sale at our online store - https://riverbend-orchards.square.site or visit our nursery by appointment.
Noticed this lovely bird home from last year while Noticed this lovely bird home from last year while pruning our apple orchard yesterday. Possibly American Goldfinch? Did you know that most birds use their nests only once and start fresh this spring with a new one - built from scratch. No housing crisis in the world of birds!
Spring is coming and we have Honeyberry plants ava Spring is coming and we have Honeyberry plants available. If you’ve never tasted a Honeyberry, it’s a delightful mix of blueberry and raspberry flavour and full of antioxidants to heal you from the inside out. Visit our online store and check out special offers on 4-packs of 2 year old Honeyberry plants. Each 4 pack includes compatible companion plants that will all bear tasty fruit. Visit us at https://riverbend-orchards.square.site
Are you looking forward to spring? We have two spe Are you looking forward to spring? We have two specially priced haskap plant 4-packs for green-thumbed Manitoba gardeners. All these plants are two years old (12-18” tall) growing in 1 gallon pots.  Option 1 includes 3 Aurora 🪴🪴🪴, 1 Tundra 🪴. Option 2 includes 3 Beauty 🪴🪴🪴, 1 Beast 🪴. Both 4-packs are on sale for $49 (reg. $60)  Order now at https://riverbend-orchards.square.site for spring pickup.
We’ve restocked on our delicious haskap spread. We’ve restocked on our delicious haskap spread. Haskap and Saskatoon spreads are now available through our online store and for purchase at Homestead Coop in Portage la Prairie.
Merry Christmas 🎄 from our family to yours! Thi Merry Christmas 🎄 from our family to yours! This holiday season enjoy the pleasures of being with family and friends. Also take a moment to remember the true Heavenly reason for the season!
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Riverbend Orchards Inc.
100 Old Bridge Road
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
R1N 3X3

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