{"product_id":"honeyberry-seeds-lonicera-caerulea-blue-haskap-hardy-edible-fruit-shrub-zone-2","title":"Honeyberry Seeds (Lonicera caerulea) Blue Honeysuckle Fruit Shrub Zone 2 Hardy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eBLUE HONEYBERRY SEEDS (Lonicera caerulea)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eHoneyberry (Lonicera caerulea)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eHaskap or Blue Honeysuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a cold-hardy edible fruit shrub prized for producing one of the earliest ripening berries of the season. Native to northern climates including \u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eSiberia, Japan, and Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e, this extremely tough perennial is valued for its ability to thrive in harsh conditions, surviving temperatures down to \u003cstrong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e-40°F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis deciduous shrub produces elongated, blueberry-like fruits that are deep blue with a natural waxy bloom. The berries ripen in \u003cstrong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"785\"\u003elate spring to early summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, often weeks before strawberries and blueberries, making them one of the first fresh fruits available in the garden each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHoneyberries have a \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"963\"\u003esweet-tart flavor profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, often compared to a blend of blueberry, raspberry, and black currant. They are widely regarded as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003esuperfruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWater: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGrowth: Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePollination: Requires two compatible varieties for best fruiting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eClimate: Extremely cold hardy and highly adaptable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHoneyberries are easy to grow and are ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003enorthern gardens, edible landscapes, and survival food plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are also highly attractive to pollinators, especially early-season bees when few other plants are in bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eWhy Grow Honeyberry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• One of the earliest fruiting berries each season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Extremely cold hardy (survives Zone 2 winters)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Known as a Superfruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Easy to grow, low maintenance shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Excellent for home orchards and survival gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2006\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2006\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e2–7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eHoneyberry Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e1) Soak seeds in water for 24 hours  (most seeds will float due to how light they are, this is normal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e2) Cold stratify seeds. Because they are very tiny, we recommend placing the seeds in a moist paper towel. Then place the paper towel inside of the zip lock bag. Label and date the bag before placing inside of the fridge, while allow the seeds to stay inside fridge for 60 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e3) Use seed starting mix and place seeds no more than 1\/4\" deep, keeping slightly moist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e4) Maintain temperatures between 65-70 degrees F.   Expect germination within 2-8 weeks.  (Some will sprout faster than others so don't toss out seeds that do not sprout first)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eGerminación de la baya de miel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1) Remoje las semillas en agua durante 24 horas (la mayoría flotarán debido a su ligereza; esto es normal).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2) Estratifique las semillas en frío. Como son muy pequeñas, recomendamos colocarlas en una toalla de papel húmeda. Luego, coloque la toalla de papel dentro de una bolsa con cierre hermético. Etiquete y feche la bolsa antes de guardarla en el refrigerador, donde las semillas permanecerán durante 60 días.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e3) Use sustrato para germinación y coloque las semillas a una profundidad máxima de 0,6 cm, manteniéndolas ligeramente húmedas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1836\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e4) Mantenga la temperatura entre 18 y 21 °C. La germinación se espera entre 2 y 8 semanas. (Algunas germinarán más rápido que otras, así que no deseche las semillas que no germinen primero).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"25 SEEDS","offer_id":54081382580508,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 SEEDS","offer_id":54081382613276,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 SEEDS","offer_id":54081382646044,"sku":null,"price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/sb33.webp?v=1777671571","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/honeyberry-seeds-lonicera-caerulea-blue-haskap-hardy-edible-fruit-shrub-zone-2","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}