Honeysuckle variety Leningrad giant

Leningrad giant is a large-fruited variety of Honeysuckle edible selection of the Pavlovsk experimental station VIR (Russia, St. Petersburg) with fruits of an average ripening period.

The bushes are vigorous (in height - from 1 - 1.5 m, but not more than 2.5 m, diameter - about 1.6 m), slightly spreading, erect, with a compact, medium-thickened crown of a rounded-oval shape.

Honeysuckle berries Leningrad giant of large size (weighing from 1 to 4 g, length - 2.2 - 3.3 cm, diameter - 1.2 cm), flat at the tops, often elongated-cylindrical (much less often - narrow lug-shaped), with a rounded base and slightly hilly surface. The skin is thin, but dense, dark blue in color, with a beautiful gray waxy bloom of medium intensity.

The pulp is dense, fibrous consistency, the taste is delicate, sweet and sour (sweetness is weak), without bitterness, with a strong aroma, dessert type. A universal variety, often used for homemade preparations (preserves, jellies, compotes, jams), as well as for medicinal purposes.

The process of fruit ripening is uneven, extended: from the 3rd decade of June to the 4th decade of July. The berries are located on the branches in large clusters, so they are very easy to pick. The crumbling rate of ripe berries is low.

The early maturation of this honeysuckle is good: fruiting begins in the 2nd - 4th year. Productivity is high: from 1 bush harvested from 0.7 - 1 kg to 2.5 - 3 kg of berries. According to some reports, the maximum yield can reach 5 kg / bush.

The variety is highly winter-resistant. The flowers can withstand spring frosts down to minus 7 ° C. It is not affected by diseases and pests.

The variety is self-fertile. Its best pollinators include varieties: Gzhelka, Blue Spindle, Malvina, Moraine, In memory of Kuminov, Blue bird, Start.

The obvious advantages of the Leningrad giant honeysuckle are: large-fruited, pleasant dessert taste of berries, non-shedding, ease of fruit collection, high yield, frost resistance, early maturity.

No significant shortcomings have yet been identified in the variety.