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April 15, 2018 By admin

Picking Schedule – 2018

Available by appointment at our farm:

  • Honeyberry (haskap) – week of June 18
  • Saskatoon berry – week of July 9
  • Gooseberry – week of July 9
  • Tart cherry – week of July 23
  • Aronia berry – week of August 6
  • Highbush cranberry – week of August 20
  • Apple/plum – week of August 27

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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.
Black Friday Special! Save now on a 12 pack of tas Black Friday Special! Save now on a 12 pack of tasty Saskatoon berry products including 6 spreads (250 ml) and 6 frozen pies. The spreads make great stocking stuffers and every holiday feast should feature fresh-baked Saskatoon pie. Available today through our online store for only $99.
Limited quantities of high-bush cranberry availabl Limited quantities of high-bush cranberry available! Perfect for juice, sauces for wild game, fruit leather, jams, jellies, and cordial. It also very high in antioxidants, and a great source of Vitamin C. $5 per pound, message or DM to place an order.
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Riverbend Orchards Inc.
100 Old Bridge Road
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
R1N 3X3

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