Have you ever tried honeysuckle? Reproduction of this shrub is mainly done by fans of an unusual berry. Those who like a tart, sour taste.
They are just famous for honeysuckle. Reproduction can be done if you have suitable conditions on the site. Let's look at what, as well as the main properties and features of this unusual shrub.
Growing and propagating honeysuckle. Is this possible on your site?
You probably bought seedlings of this shrub by mistake. No need to despair. After all, even without the slightest experience, it is possible to grow delicious honeysuckle in your garden. You will do it a little later. In the meantime, let's plant a bush and learn how to care for it. It is quite unpretentious, and the necessary condition for its cultivation is the bright sun, as well as the shading of the root zone. Forty-degree frosts honeysuckle tolerates easily.
It is extremely resistant to pests. This is an ideal plant for the Siberian climate. The best varieties are Cinderella and Gzhelka. They are cross-pollinated. And if they are planted nearby, this problem will be solved. The distance between the bushes should be about one and a half meters. Although the honeysuckle has a fairly compact root system, it extracts nutrients from the soil quite actively. Therefore, it is better not to put this shrub in conditions when it will have to compete with other plants for the resources contained in the soil. After the seedlings are in the holes, and you carefully covered them with earth, you do not need to water immediately. Only the next day. Subsequently, it is desirable to watering in dry periods, pouring water directly under the root of the plant.
After the seedlings take root and grow, you need to prune: trim the living shoots, and remove the dried ones. This will not only affect the appearance of honeysuckle, but also subsequently help to harvest without problems. Mineral fertilizer should be applied no more than once a month. Loosen regularly, being careful. An influx of air will not hinder the roots. But mechanical damage can damage the plant. If you follow all the conditions for
caring for the bush, you will get a beautiful and healthy honeysuckle. Its reproduction can subsequently be tackled without problems. Just in case, you can treat the plant with natural plant adaptogens. Having planted this shrub along the fence, you ennoble the appearance of the site, close the problem areas of your hedge.
Honeysuckle honeysuckle: reproduction and benefits
Berries will appear on the bushes in the third year after planting. They are sweet and sour, sometimes tart or with bitterness. From them you can cook jam, compotes, jelly, add to pies. Honeysuckle is extremely useful: it cures for hypertension and vitamin deficiency. People with skin diseases help to cope with exacerbation. From the fruits used to make jam, it is better to remove the seeds. These seeds can be taken for reproduction. At first, it is recommended to harden them in the cold, having stood in wet sand for a while. Then germinate in a box and plant on the beds. Seedlings should be looked after according to the standard program, watering and weeding. In the fall, transplant to a permanent place and mulch with peat, sawdust, humus.