Most of this information comes from Poland where honeyberry production is presently expanding. The plants are fertilized through the irrigation system since higher amounts of fertilizers can damage them. Summer pruning trims the primocanes and thins the bush to get more light and air and to facilitate harvesting. With regular pruning after fruiting, it can live 20 to 30 years. The honeyberry bush is resistant to diseases and pests so organic production can be easily applied. Honeyberry flower isn't sensitive to weak frosts - it opens even at 0☌, and as such, it can tolerate tempratures down to -10☌. It blooms at the end of April, beginning of May, though in the case of cold summers and warm autumns it can bloom even in the autumn and have a few ripe fruits before the winter starts. During the summers high temperatures and dry air can cause leaves to dry and fall, but the plant recovers by the end of winter. After a while, grass can be grown and mowed between the rows. The biggest problem in first years are weeds that need to be removed mechanically. Growing - It's necessary to install irrigation system to provide good growth and developing. Regardless of growing type, fertilization is reduced in comparison to all the other bushy fruits in order to avoid root damage and plant withering. On the plantation, one hectare is covered by 2000 to 3000 seedlings, and in gardens it can be grown as a hedgerow. Honeyberry isn't self-pollinating, so at least two different varieties have to be planted together, or even better three to four varieties that bloom at the same time. Cultivation is similar to that of blueberries - banks are spaced 2.7 - 3 meters, and bushes' distances are 1 - 1.5 meters. Soil preparation includes all earth fragmentation operations before forming the banks. Planting - It's recommended to plant two- or three-year-old seedlings with three to four well developed offshoots and healthy root systems late in the autumn or early spring. Unprepared for high summer temperatures, in Serbian conditions it requires lots of watering and sprinkling with artificial rain. It's very tolerant of pH that ranges from pH 5 to 7. It thrives on light and loose soils, while it deteriorates on terrains that retain water. Planting conditions - The Honeyberry plant is resistant to temperatures down to -47☌, so it can be cultivated in almost all regions in Serbia.
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