Indigo Treat – Haskap

Indigo Treat – Haskap

Indigo Treat Haskap – most known for his high
flavor of black currants. The fruits are large and
powdery blue with an elongated, slightly tapered
shape. The stem scar is dry, and the fruit is firm,
making it an excellent choice for fresh markets.
Haskaps are high quality fruits high in fiber, Vitamin
C, Mg, & K. The Berries are longer than wide with an
average berry weight on average 2 grams. The
flavor of fruit is regarded as sweet when ripe. The
plants grow upright to 5.5 feet.

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Description

Haskap berries AKA Honey Berries are increasing in popularity in Montana. These berries have origins from Russia and Japan. Canada has taken those plants and created the varieties that we know and grow successfully in the US.  Haskap coming from “Hasukappu”, the name the Japanese people, gave this fruit, means “little presents on the end of branches”.

These berries are used for fresh eating or jams, jellies deserts and even wines. These berries are quite a bit easier to grow compared to blueberries and have been tested to grow in Montana for the last 10 years. In Montana, you can find these berries in the Flathead, the Hamelton are, over by Helena and even Bozeman and Billings.  These berries can ripen from June – July, depending on variety. Make sure to give these plants room to grow, about 4 feet square or more depending on the variety.