Honeysuckle Pavlovskaya

The edible honeysuckle variety Pavlovskaya appeared thanks to the efforts of the Soviet specialist Maria Plekhanova. The second name of this culture is Viola. The name Pavlovskaya Yagoda received from the nursery, where it was bred. Now this variety can be found in different regions of the country.

The appearance of the berry bush is almost the same as that of other varieties of honeysuckle. At the same time, the culture has its own characteristics, which must be taken into account when growing and caring for.

The growth type of the above variety is medium-sized. The shrubs grow compact and tidy, and the crown is shaped like a ball. The height reaches one and a half meters, but some specimens grow up to two meters. Massive shoots pubescent and straight.

The color of the leaves is light green or green with a yellow tint. The sizes are large, and the shape is oval, elongated. The top and base are rounded. On the reverse side, gray streaks are noticeable.

Large berries with a bumpy surface gain about 1.2 grams in weight. The shape is a standard, elongated oval. The color of ripe fruits is dark blue. The surface is smooth, moderately dense, there is a noticeable waxy coating. Fibrous pulp is formed inside. Due to low shedding, the fruits remain on the branches even after the final ripening.

The aroma of the berries is weak, but the taste is rich sweet and sour. There is a noticeable bitterness in the aftertaste, which indicates a high content of ascorbic acid in the composition. Gardeners note that the more acidic the fruit, the healthier the harvest. Assessment of tasters - 4.6 points.

Shrubs begin to bloom from the first days of May. The mid-season Pavlovskaya variety bears fruit in the third decade of June.

The average yield of this variety is 23 centners of berries per hectare of garden plot. The universal purpose will allow you to prepare many healthy and tasty treats from the fruit. Marketability and transportability are at a height, so the crop will easily transfer transportation over a long distance, and buyers will pay attention to an attractive appearance.

This variety is self-fertile, so you will need the help of pollinators to get the harvest. To achieve the desired result, other varieties of honeysuckle are planted next to fruit bushes. When choosing pollinating plants, it is imperative to take into account their flowering time, since they must fall out at the same time.

It is advisable to plant the following species next to the Pavlovskaya variety: Blue Bird, Tomichka, Blue Spindle. The correct choice of pollinators significantly affects the taste of the berries.

Edible honeysuckle is very fond of moisture, so you need to carefully monitor that the soil on the land plot does not dry out. Excessive irrigation should also not be allowed, otherwise the active reproduction of fungus, mold and various infections will begin. On the territory prepared for planting seedlings, groundwater should not lie close.

After each irrigation procedure, it is advisable to loosen the upper layers of the soil. Do not deepen the garden tool by more than 3-5 centimeters. And also the land is mulched so that you do not have to water the bushes too often. This will be especially useful during the hot season.

Cold and hard water is not suitable for watering. It can cause severe damage to plants. It is advisable to settle the liquid for 4-5 hours. It is recommended to store water in a wide and capacious container. Rainwater or melt water is ideal.

Shrubs are able to bear fruit regularly even without the use of regular fertilizing, however, periodic fertilization will only improve the health of the plants and their yield. Gardeners use minerals and organics. You can buy everything you need at any gardening store.

And the following options are also suitable: compost, peat, manure or humus. These are budget and effective feeding. Fresh manure should not be introduced into the soil, as it can damage the roots of plants leaving burns on them.

Pruning is essential for many horticultural crops, especially honeysuckle. This procedure is carried out regularly during the first eight years of the shrub's life. Sanitary pruning is necessary to get rid of damaged branches. At 8-9 years of life, traditional pruning stops and only as necessary, the crown is freed from old shoots.

In adulthood, when the age of honeysuckle reaches 20-25 years, the skeletal and main branches need to be cut. This will quickly renew the shrubbery. A year after the procedure, the yield will noticeably improve. After renewal, the shrubs will delight you with a tasty harvest for 7-9 years, depending on the care.

The variety called Pavlovskaya boasts a high resistance to harmful insects and diseases. Despite strong immunity, shrubs can get sick due to insufficient care. Fruit shrubs can be attacked by root rot or infectious fungal diseases.

It is advisable to process the plants even before they get sick. Prevention will not be superfluous. To cope with the problem is possible only with the help of special medications. Alternative recipes can also give a positive result.

If the Pavlovskaya variety was planted within the southern latitudes, then it is not necessary to cover it for the winter. He will calmly endure cold snaps and frosts due to innate stability.

When grown in harsher conditions, shrubs should be protected. The shoots must be carefully twisted and fixed with wire. Covering material or a fine mesh is laid on top of them. This will protect shrubs not only from low temperatures, but also from rodents and birds.

It is undesirable to cover the honeysuckle too tightly.The accumulated steam will cause rotting of the shoots.