Have you ever tried honeysuckle? The breeding of this shrub is mainly occupied by fans of unusual berries. Those who love a tart, sour taste. They are just famous for honeysuckle. Reproduction of it can be done if you have suitable conditions on the site. Let's consider what, as well as the basic properties and features of this unusual shrub.
Growing and reproduction of honeysuckle. Is this possible on your site?
Probably, you bought seedlings of this shrub by mistake. Do not despair. After all, even without the slightest experience, it is possible to grow a delicious honeysuckle in your garden. Reproduction of it you will take a little later. In the meantime, let's plant a shrub and learn how to take care of it. It is quite unpretentious, and a prerequisite for its cultivation is the bright sun, as well as the pritenennost root zone. Forty-degree cold honeysuckle tolerates easily. The pests are extremely stable. This is an ideal plant for the Siberian climate. The best varieties are "Cinderella" and "Gzhelka". They are cross-pollinated. And if you put them next - this problem will be solved. The distance between the bushes should be about one and a half meters. Although honeysuckle has a fairly compact root system, it extracts nutrients from the soil quite actively. Therefore, it is better not to put this shrub in conditions when it will have to compete for the resources contained in the ground with other plants. After the seedlings were in the holes, and you carefully covered them with earth, you do not need to water immediately. Only the next day. Subsequently, irrigation is desirable to produce in droughty periods, pouring water directly under the root of the plant. After the seedlings are accustomed and go to growth, you need to prune: live shoots to straighten, and dried to remove. This will not only affect the appearance of honeysuckle, but will also help to harvest crops without problems. Mineral fertilizer should be introduced no more than once a month. Loosen regularly, taking care. The influx of air will not interfere with the roots. But mechanical damage can damage the plant. If you observe all the conditions of caring for the bush, you will get a beautiful and healthy honeysuckle. Reproduction of it can later be dealt with without problems. Just in case, you can process the plant with natural plant adaptogens. Having planted this bush along the fence, you will refine the appearance of the site, close the problem areas of your fence.
Honeysuckle CapryPhol: Reproduction and Benefit
The berries will appear on the bushes for the third year after planting. They are sweet and sour, sometimes tart or with bitterness. Of these, you can brew jam, compotes, jelly, add to pies. Honeysuckle is extremely useful: heals from hypertension and avitaminosis. People with skin diseases help to cope with exacerbation. Of the fruits used to make jam, it is better to remove the bones. These seeds can be taken for reproduction. First they are recommended to harden in the cold, withstood in the wet sand for a while. Then sprout in a box and land on the beds. Care for seedlings should be done according to the standard program, watering and weeding. In autumn, transplant to a permanent place and be covered with peat, sawdust, humus.