Honeysuckle Silginka: a description of the variety and photos

Honeysuckle is increasingly popular among amateur gardeners, especially those that live in the northern regions. Honeysuckle ripens faster than other crops, its fertility is plentiful. The plant is absolutely not afraid of May and June frosts, characteristic of the Central part of Russia and its northern regions, which are considered risky zones of agriculture. In addition, honeysuckle is durable, it will bring a stable and good harvest for twenty-five years.

Benefits of Honeysuckle

The fruits are endowed with a pleasant, sweet taste, many varieties have a slight bitterness. Honeysuckle contains a lot of substances that are beneficial to the body. From berries do not only jam, they are added to compotes, they make medicinal infusions and decoctions, often they are added fresh into flavor tea. Honeysuckle is useful in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract. Fruits cleanse the body of toxins, "bad" cholesterol, toxins, promote immunity.

The fruits to consumption for people with diabetes are not contraindicated, they are recommended for hypertension. Honeysuckle is a real first aid kit. Scientists have proved that its constant consumption significantly rejuvenates the body, slows down the aging process. We offer you to get acquainted with the honeysuckle of Silginka. The description of the variety will be given below.

Bush description

The plant is strong, it quickly takes root at a new planting site. The height of the honeysuckle bush Silghinka can be from one meter to one and a half, it is spread out in moderation. The crown has a rounded shape, medium-leafed. The shoots are not omitted, slightly curved, are painted green. Leaflets of medium size, oval in shape, elongated, have a bright green color, their tip is pointed. The plate is straight, smooth, medium lowered. The base of the leaf is convex, sometimes has a small notch.

Honeysuckle Silginka: a description of the berry

A distinctive feature of the variety is that the berries do not have bitterness characteristic of many varieties of honeysuckle. The taste is very pleasant, sweet, refreshing. The berries are all the same size, their average weight is 1.4 grams. These large fruits have a dark blue color with a light purple hue. The surface of the peel is covered with a white wax coating. It is thin, but dense enough to protect the flesh from damage. The skin is tender, almost invisible when eaten. The pulp is juicy, refreshing, fragrant. Variety of honeysuckle Silginka received a high tasting assessment, scored 4.9 points out of five possible.

Characteristic of the variety

This honeysuckle fell in love with gardeners, since it is suitable for all regions. She well tolerates heat and drought, is not at all afraid of frost. The yield is high, according to statistics, one bush can be harvested from two and a half to three kilograms of fruit. Ripe berries are kept for up to a month in a cool dark place. Transportability is average, you can transport it for short distances.

The peculiarity of the honeysuckle of Silginka is that the fully ripened berries do not fall off the branches, they continue to wait until they are collected by the owner's caring hand. Maturation occurs simultaneously, this is a great dignity. Like the gardeners, whose plots are far from their permanent residence. Honeysuckle Silga pollinators are needed for good yields. The best for her will be a variety of Bachkar's giant. Planting of shrubs together will allow obtaining high and stable yields from both species, fruiting them simultaneously.

There are no drawbacks in the variety, it is liked by absolutely everyone who decided to plant it on his site. Photo of the honeysuckle Silginka is presented in this publication.

Preparation of the landing site

This variety, however, like all others, is undemanding to the state of the soil, it can be both loam and sandy soil. The main criterion is the presence of good illumination, protection from winds. The more the sun hits the bush, the better the taste of berries, the higher the yield.

When preparing pits for planting, consider the distance between them. Shrubs should be located from each other at a distance of one and a half meters. The depth of each pit should be from fifty to sixty centimeters.

Landing

Before planting, prepare wells. Each one should be filled with a third of good re-used humus, add two hundred grams of complex fertilizer, and if the soil is acidified, then neutralize it by adding a glass of dolomite flour or wood ash. After that, the fertile land replenishes. If all these recommendations are met, then the next three years will not need to feed the plant, such pre-filling will be enough for this time.

Saplings of honeysuckle must be prepared for planting. For several hours, it is necessary to place the roots in the water so that they are sufficiently absorbed. After this, it is recommended to treat them with a rooting agent, this will allow the seedling to quickly settle down, go to growth.

Place the seedling in the hole so that the root of the root remains on the surface. Spread the roots evenly, sprinkle with earth. After that, you need to press around the trunk of the soil, a little bit of it. Make abundant watering by adding 10 liters of water to each bush.

Further Care

Honeysuckle Silginka will grow in moist soil, she likes moist air. Produce copious watering, and in the evening she will not give up "taking a shower." The foliage will be straightened, moistened, and the plant will answer you with gratitude, bringing good fruits.

Near the bushes should not be weeds, make weeding, so that the grass does not take from the crop plants nutrients and moisture. It is necessary that air penetrates well into the ground, so loosening is required. Perform the procedure very carefully, so that the tool does not damage the root system by accident.

To rid yourself of unnecessary trouble, make mulching around the bushes. Suitable sawdust or peat, laid dvuhsantimetrovym layer. This will prevent the development of weed grass, retain moisture in the ground.

Three years after planting the plant, under the conditions that it was planted according to all recommendations, it will be necessary to produce fertilizing every year. In spring, when the kidneys are swollen, nitrogen fertilizers will be needed. In the summer and in the autumn potassium and phosphoric preparations are necessary, addition of other microelements is also necessary.

Pest Control

Honeysuckle Silginka is resistant to various fungal diseases, it practically does not undergo them, but it has many enemies in the form of insects. The biggest threat is the finger-cherry tree, it drinks juice from the leaves, devours the fruits. Also aphids and weevils are terrible. If you notice these insects on your site, then treat the honeysuckle with "Decis" solution. It will take two milliliters of the drug per bucket of water.

Reproduction

There are several ways to propagate honeysuckle on your site. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with each.

1. Cuttings. For this method, you need to select annual green shoots at the end of May. To a new plant is better suited, do not cut the branch, and break off directly with the heel. After this, plant the stalk in a damp, friable soil, and create a greenhouse condition. To do this, you need to put a trimmed plastic bottle on top of it.
2. Layering. Producing is as follows: bend the lower one-year branch in the ground, fix it with a bracket and sprinkle the ground with the ground. After a year, the shoot will take root, and you can separate it and plant it in another place.
3. Seeds. The process is complex and long, but still we describe it. Choose from the bush ripe berries, crush and separate the seeds, rinse. For a month, clean the refrigerator, then sow in a plastic container and bury it under the snow. In the spring, cover the box with a film, look after the shoots, like seedlings.
4. The last way is to separate the bush. To do this, dig out the bush with the roots, carefully divide it into the required number of parts, seed them.

Honeysuckle Silginka: reviews

As we have already mentioned, there are no shortcomings in the variety, and this is confirmed by the comments of gardeners. They write that the yield is excellent, the fruits are large, their taste is excellent, the pulp is juicy. They praise the aroma of berries, their universality.

On the plant as a whole, the reviews are also good. They write that the bushes are unpretentious, do not take much time and effort to care for the plant, it does not thicken, so there are no problems with frequent haircuts. It looks good on site, the bushes are neat, beautiful, look great along the paths and near the fences.

Hopefully, our recommendations will help you grow a healthy bush that will yield a plentiful harvest!