The honeysuckle variety Bakcharsky Giant is the largest-fruited representative of the culture. Productivity is not very high, but many gardeners like to grow a plant precisely because of the large berries, calling them a blue miracle. The harvest of the Bakcharsky Giant is tasty and juicy, the plant is not demanding in care, resistant to many diseases, the shrub has been actively bearing fruit for 15 years or more.
Honeysuckle variety "Bakcharsky Giant"
grade "Bakcharsky Giant" withstands frosts up to 35 degrees
a distinctive feature of the honeysuckle "Bakcharsky Giant" - large berries
Variety breeding history
Homeland - FSUE Bakcharskoye, located in the village of Tomsk Region. Breeders: Gidzyuk I.K., Savinkova N.V. and Pavlov A.P. Honeysuckle of this variety was created specifically for distribution in winter conditions. Her gardeners recommend growing in Siberia and in the temperate climatic zone. The plant is not suitable for growth in the southern regions.
Grade description
This variety is famous for its medium ripening period and delicious large fruits. The variety has a strong bush, which reaches a height of 2 m. The crown is round with a slightly sharp tip. The branches are even and thick, reaching a length of 0.5 m. The crown is heavily shrouded in large green leaves with a dull surface.
The honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant brings large berries, the mass of one is about 1.8 g, length 5 cm. Some fruits can reach a mass of 2.5 g. Berries in the form of a cylinder with a wax layer. The skin is blue. Sometimes under it you can see small voids.
The pulp is juicy, the seeds are not felt. Taste spicy with a twist - sourness. A tasting meeting was held, at which scientists rated the berries of the Bakcharsky Giant 4.8 points out of 5.0. Such an indicator deserves respect and pride in the variety of domestic selection.
Honeysuckle can be eaten fresh, and fruits can also be frozen. Various preserves are prepared from berries, such as stewed fruit, juices, preserves, liquors and wines.
Productivity
The first harvest from this kind of honeysuckle can be obtained on the 3rd or 4th year after planting. The first berries delight the gardener in early summer, so that the honeysuckle crop appears much earlier than strawberries or raspberries.
From one bush you can collect about 2-3 kg of fruits. If the conditions of care and climate were favorable, then you can collect up to 4.5 kg of the crop. Gardeners from 1 ha receive from 8 to 15 tons of fruits.
Pollinators
Cross-pollination of the honeysuckle variety Bakcharsky Giant is necessary, since the flowers themselves are not pollinated. In order to get a decent crop, other species of honeysuckle should be planted next to the Giant on the site. The best varieties for pollination of the Bakcharsky Giant:
- In memory of Gijuk.
- Pride of Bakchar.
- Nymph.
- Amphora.
- Azure
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Reviews gardeners argue that the good side in the culture is much more than negative. Let’s take a closer look.
Advantages of the honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant:
- regular fruiting;
- large and tasty berries;
- piquant taste of fruits;
- the crop can be harvested quickly and easily, because the branches are located at a distance from each other;
- excellent resistance to fungal diseases;
- high frost resistance, in winter, honeysuckle can withstand temperatures of about -35 degrees Celsius;
- fruits can be transported from one place to another, berries do not deteriorate, palatability does not deteriorate.
The disadvantages of growing honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant:
- shedding ripe berries. They must be removed immediately after full maturity, otherwise the whole crop will be on the ground. Experienced gardeners quickly solve this problem - they spread the film onto which the fruits fall;
- low productivity. Due to the fact that the berries are large, the bush can not bring a large number of them.
Rules for growing honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant
It is not difficult to grow this variety of honeysuckle. However, in order for the plant to adapt successfully, you should adhere to the basic rules for planting a crop.
Landing time
Landing can be carried out both in spring and autumn. The shrub forms ovaries too quickly, but slowly takes root in the ground.
For the development of the honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant to go smoothly, it is better to plant a seedling in the autumn season (September or October). During autumn and winter, the plant will strengthen, take root and grow stronger, and in the early spring it will begin to delight the gardener with the ovaries and rapidly growing green mass.
Seat selection
The honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant does not get along with strong winds, so a plant should be planted next to various fences. Honeysuckle does not withstand strong humidity, groundwater should be located no higher than 1.5 m to the surface of the water.
It is better to plant shrubs on the hills, as cold air and water accumulate in low-lying areas.
Selection of seedlings
An experienced gardener knows that when choosing a seedling, attention must be paid to the number of leaves in the plant. An excellent specimen that will take root on the plot without problems, will bring a rich harvest, has 4-5 leaves. Undoubtedly, seedlings need to be purchased only from trusted sellers.
Soil and lighting
The variety loves sunny areas, but the lower branches should be located in the shade. The culture should be planted in a group with other pollinating varieties. Thus, the crown will be in the sun, and the root branches are shaded.
Honeysuckle is not particularly fastidious to the soil, however, a large amount of the crop brings on fertile soil, it is better to opt for loams. The soil should be neutral, if the soil is too acidic, lime is added to the recess.
Step-by-step landing pattern
Before planting, the seedlings are moistened as part of a growth stimulator, after which they follow this algorithm:
- Clean the area of excess debris and organic residues.
- Sprinkle humus, rotted manure, peat or compost on the surface of the soil. Calculation per 1 square. m 10 kg of funds.
- Dig the territory.
- Prepare the recesses 40x40 cm.
- Place drainage at the bottom, add 50 g of superphosphate and potassium salt to the recess.
- Spread the roots of the plant, place them in the soil so that the root neck is above the ground.
- Fill the pits with soil and ram them a little.
- Water the plants with water (5 L per 1 bush).
Do not forget to leave a distance of 1.5-2 m between the seedlings, as the honeysuckle crown is wide and the root system is large.
Breeding
Variety Bakcharsky Giant can be propagated in several ways:
- Layering. In early summer, around the plant should dig the soil, just do it very carefully so that the root system is not damaged. Bend a couple of lower branches to the ground, sprinkle with soil, and secure with wire. After 1 year, the branches will take root and they can be separated from the bush.
- Cuttings. At the end of spring, cut off part of the 1st shoot with 3 buds. Size is about 0.1-0.15 m. Moisten a seedling in a growth medium and place in a pot with soil. Use a plastic bottle to create an artificial greenhouse.
- With bones. This is the longest and most difficult process of growing honeysuckle. Collect seeds from overripe plant berries, plant in containers, cover with snow and wait for spring days. With the onset of heat, cover the pots with a film and wait for the shoots to germinate. Before directly landing, treat the seeds.
Honeysuckle Care
The crop is undemanding in care, but the high-quality appearance of the bush guarantees great fruiting.
We recommend reading the article on how to care for honeysuckle in the autumn.
Watering
The bush is watered 1-2 times a week, one root needs 8-10 liters of water. If it is not enough, then the berries are bitter. With abundant watering, the root system rots. Therefore, it is necessary to focus on the climatic conditions of your region.
If the weather is arid, increase the number of irrigations; if it is rainy, reduce it. In autumn, the bush is practically not watered. After irrigation, the soil must be loosened without damaging the roots.
Top dressing
Honeysuckle of this variety is fertilized three times. In the spring season, products containing nitrogen are used, as the bush builds up green mass. You can use ammonium nitrate, for 1 plant 15 g of the product.
The substance of nitrofoski (25 g per 5 l of water) will help restore fruiting of honeysuckle. If you do not have it, then you can use phosphorus-potassium top dressing. In the fall, organic fertilizers are added. To do this, the manure is mixed with water in a ratio of 1: 4. One plant needs 10 liters of the mixture.
Pruning
Young seedlings do not need pruning, this event will not help them, but rather harm. The first pruning is carried out on the 3rd year after planting a bush.
Broken, old and dried branches need to be removed. Inclined shoots should also be trimmed. The plant should have from 10 to 15 branches, it all depends on the age of the shrub. The more sunlight penetrates the middle of the honeysuckle, the more fruits will become.
If the honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant is already an old bush, then you can conduct a rejuvenating procedure, for this all branches are removed at the level of 0.3-0.35 m.
Harvesting
Berries of the honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant very quickly fall, therefore it is necessary to collect them immediately after ripening. From the stalk they come off well, the bush is wide - harvesting is not a big deal.
Winter preparations
The homeland of the variety is the territory of Siberia, on its land, the bush withstands frost and -50 degrees Celsius. It is not necessary to cover the plant. Planting in the southern regions should not be, because too warm winter time of the year can cause the plant to bloom again, but there is nothing to it.
Diseases and Pests
Bakcharsky Giant is not exposed to diseases. But the plant suffers from an attack of a variety of pests. Therefore, in the spring season, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures in the form of spraying. You can use such drugs: Mauritius, Confidor and Inta-Vir.
Gardeners reviews about Bakcharsky Giant
Olesya, 46 years old, lawyer, Omsk.I heard from a friend that she grows such honeysuckle in the country. I think, why shouldn’t I try. Planted two bushes. I noticed that the number of berries depends on the place of planting. In open areas, the bush blows, and gives little fruit. In the 3rd year I collected 0.8 kg of berries.
The second bush grows near currants, so it is protected from the wind. There are no frozen branches on it, and the crop was pleased - 2 kg of berries! The difference is significant. Now I think that it is necessary to make a fence for the first seedling, because I want to receive the same tasty fruits from it.
Vladimir, 32 years old, psychologist, Moscow region.A couple of years ago I ordered the Bakcharsky Giant from the nursery. The variety was packed in a bag, and the twig was lined with moss. I have already received the fruits, but small. The bush grows weakly, the shoots are too long. The name did not justify itself, because it expected much more from the bush.
Ivan, 66 years old, entrepreneur, Krasnodar.I understood one thing - my city is generally not suitable for honeysuckle of this variety. In winter, the bush began to bloom! It was a real surprise for me. After that, the plant could not bring a normal crop in the summer. I guess I was wrong with the grade. And I really wanted to see big fruits.
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Variety Bakcharsky Giant - a godsend for many summer residents living in the Siberian region. The culture is cold-resistant, designed for cultivation in cold regions. In order for the plant to bring a rich harvest, it is necessary to regularly look after it and observe all the rules of agricultural technology.