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BERRY FRUITS IN PRODUCTION AT RIVERBEND ORCHARDS

HONEYBERRY (HASKAP) – cultivars: ‘Aurora’, ‘Tundra’, ‘Honey Bee’, ‘Boreal Beauty’, ‘Boreal Beast’, ‘Boreal Blizzard’
Time of Maturity: mid June to mid July
SASKATOON BERRY – cultivars: ‘Smoky’, ‘Northline’
Time of Maturity: early to mid July
GOOSEBERRY – cultivars: ‘Pixwell, ‘Easy Pickings’, ‘Hinnonmaki Red’, ‘Captivator’
Time of Maturity: mid to late July
CHOKEBERRY (ARONIA) – cultivar: ‘Viking’
Time of Maturity: mid to late August
HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY – cultivar: ‘Alaska’, ‘Wentworth’
Time of Maturity: early to mid September
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    Freshly-picked honeyberries (haskap)
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    Honeyberry fruit are borne in pairs under the foliage
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    Fruit of Smoky saskatoon berry approaching ripeness
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    Fruit of Smoky saskatoon berry at ripeness
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    Picking a cluster of Smoky saskatoon berry
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    Uniquely-shaped fruit of Captivator gooseberry
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    Unique fruits of Poorman gooseberry
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    Fruit of Viking Aronia - a superberry from Europe
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    Trays of freshly-picked highbush cranberry in our cooler



TREE FRUITS IN PRODUCTION AT RIVERBEND ORCHARDS

TART CHERRY – cultivars: ‘Carmine Jewel’, ‘Juliet’, ‘Valentine’, ‘Romeo’, ‘Cupid’
Time of Maturity: mid to late July
APPLE – cultivars: ‘Goodland’, ‘Kerr’, ‘Norkent’, ‘Odyssey’, ‘Prairie Magic’, ‘Norland’
Time of Maturity: late August to mid September
CHERRY PLUM – cultivars: ‘Dura’, ‘Manor’, ‘Oka’, ‘Opata’ & ‘Sapa’
Time of Maturity: mid to late August
PLUM – cultivars: ‘Brook Gold’, ‘Pembina’, ‘Tecumseh’, ‘Toka’
Time of Maturity: mid to late August
APRICOT – cultivars: ‘Bakers Gold’, ‘Debbies Gold’, ‘Casino’, ‘Scout’
Time of Maturity: early August
PEAR – cultivars: ‘Early Gold’, ‘Golden Spice’ & ‘Ure’
Time of Maturity: late August to mid September
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    Freshly-picked 4 litre pails of Tart Cherry
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    Ripe fruit of Gemini apple
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    Picking a bumper crop of Goodland apple
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    Fall colour on Pembina plum
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    The soft sweet fruit of Tecumseh plum is the first to ripen
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    Fruit of Toka plum
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    Golden Spice pear offers fruit of unique colour and flavour
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    Early Gold pear as it approaches ripeness
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    The rarest of prairie fruits is the apricot

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A Manitoba fruit farm producing haskap, Saskatoons and cherries. Visit our online store (https://riverbend-orchards.square.site) to buy fruit & more.

My walk-through inspection of our Haskap (Honeyber My walk-through inspection of our Haskap (Honeyberry) rows today revealed lots of developing fruit. The secret is to lift a branch and look under those fresh, green leaves. Now we will watch as the June sunshine fills and ripens these berries over the next 3-4 weeks. We’ll let you know when they’re ready! #manitobafarm #prairiefruitgrowers #canadianberries
A few recent aerial shots of our orchard... The ch A few recent aerial shots of our orchard... The cherries and apples are still in bloom, while fruit is already set on our Saskatoons and haskap. We look forward to welcoming you to our farm in July for u-pick and pre-picked fruit. Check our website and PFGA farm profile for directions and details.
Our Smoky Saskatoons are in full bloom today which Our Smoky Saskatoons are in full bloom today which means we’re about 45 days to ripe and delicious berries. We are always amazed at the resilience of this native prairie species, waiting patiently to flower until spring truly arrives. Plan to visit us in Portage la Prairie this July for haskap, saskatoons and tart cherries.
This week there’s a “bridal show” at our orchard w This week there’s a “bridal show” at our orchard with plums, cherry plums and tart cherries clad in brilliant white. It’s perhaps the most beautiful week of the year - not to mention an intoxicating fragrance that stops you in your tracks. Three cheers for prairie fruit trees!
Without the efforts of these helpers today, there Without the efforts of these helpers today, there would be very few haskap berries to pick in July. Haskap must be cross-pollinated for fruit set. That means planting multiple cultivars in your field and ensuring ample pollinating insects on-site to do the heavy lifting.#haskapberryfarm #prairiefruitgrowers #manitobafarmers
What a difference one year makes! Last year at thi What a difference one year makes! Last year at this time our saskatoons had already set fruit, this year they have not even started to flower. This spring’s late flowering means a later date for fruit maturity - likely the week of July 12. Fortunately it does look like some heat is in the forecast 😊
The snow is gone and our farm is showing signs of The snow is gone and our farm is showing signs of spring. We are excited to return for our 18th year of growing quality fruit. We want to thank our customers for your consistent support and trust you will continue to use Riverbend Orchards as one of your sources for local fruit. Visit our online store today for farm-direct pricing on 3 year old, container-grown haskap plants. #haskapberryfarm #plantsmakepeoplehappy
Today we planted our winter rye cover crop on 10 a Today we planted our winter rye cover crop on 10 acres of berry crops. Spring-planted cereal rye produces a thick, lush carpet for our summer u-pick traffic. Once the picking season is over the cover crop is incorporated giving a boost of organic matter to our soils. BTW, our haskap started blooming today - 🐝 are very happy!
The snow is gone and the farm (& the farmers 😊) ar The snow is gone and the farm (& the farmers 😊) are emerging from winter hibernation. We are excited to return for our 18th year of growing quality fruit. We want to thank our customers for your consistent support and trust you will continue to use Riverbend Orchards as one of your sources for local fruit. Visit our online store today for farm-direct pricing on 3 year old, container-grown haskap plants.
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Riverbend Orchards Inc.
100 Old Bridge Road
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
R1N 3X3

Call (204) 870-1140

riverbendorchards@mymts.net

 

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