Bakcharsky Giant is one of the most common varieties of honeysuckle. The popularity of the berry bush is explained by its resistance to frost and diseases. A distinctive feature of the variety is its large berries. Honeysuckle is easy to care for and can bear fruit for up to 18-20 years.
Breeding history
This variety of honeysuckle was obtained at the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Bakcharskoe", which is located in one of the villages of the Tomsk region. The authors of the new variety were I.K. Gidzyuk, N.V. Savinkova and A.P. Pavlov.
Honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant bred for cultivation in harsh winter conditions. It is recommended for planting in Siberia and the Central European part of the Russian Federation, which is characterized by a moderate continental climate.
Description of the variety
Honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant is characterized by average ripening period and large, juicy berries. The plant has a powerful and vigorous bush that can reach two meters in height. The crown is rounded and elongated. Frame branches are straight and thick, stretching up to 0.6 m in length. The bush is abundantly strewn with large, dark green leaves with a gray tint and a matte surface.
Honeysuckle of this variety gives large berries, the average weight of which is 1.8 grams, length 4-5 cm, and diameter 1.3 cm. Some specimens reach 2.5 grams. The fruits are cylindrical in shape and have a slightly bumpy, waxy surface. The thin skin is colored a rich blue color. Sometimes small voids are found underneath.
The pulp is tender and dense, the seeds are almost invisible. The taste is dessert, sweet, with a slight sourness. Tasters rate it 4.8 points out of 5. Honeysuckle is consumed fresh and frozen. Compotes, jellies, jelly, juices, various wines and preserves are prepared from the berries.
Productivity
Honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant begins to bear fruit in the second or third year after planting. You can taste the first berries as early as June. Average one bush brings from 1.8 to 2.5 kg large fruits. Under favorable conditions, up to 4.5 kg of berries can be harvested from one plant. Gardeners harvest from 8 to 15 tons of crops from one hectare.
Pollinators for the Bakchar giant
Flowers of the Bakchar Giant self-sterile, so they require cross-pollination. To get a bountiful harvest and large berries, You need to plant several different types of honeysuckle in your garden. Recommended pollinating varieties of the Bakchar Giant: In Memory of Gidzyuk, Pride of Bakchar, Nymph, Amphora, Azure.
Advantages and disadvantages
Based on reviews from summer residents, a number of positive aspects of the Bakcharsky Giant honeysuckle can be identified:
- bountiful harvest;
- large fruits;
- dessert taste that will please any gourmet;
- the fruits are easy to collect, as the branches are widely spaced;
- good resistance to diseases and pests;
- increased cold resistance, honeysuckle of this variety withstands frosts down to – 35 degrees;
- The fruits tolerate transportation relatively well.
The disadvantages of this variety include shedding of ripened fruits. But experienced summer residents and gardeners easily solve this problem. Under the bush they spread a film or cloth onto which the berries fall. A little trick helps in harvesting.
Growing
Growing honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant is not difficult. But in order for the seedling to take root and begin to develop quickly, you need to adhere to some planting features.
Landing dates
It is best to plant this variety of honeysuckle in September-October. After winter, the plant will wake up and begin to develop. It is not recommended to plant the bush in spring. Since honeysuckle wakes up very early (at the end of March), it is not advisable to disturb it. She may weaken and die. If such a need arises, dig up the bush along with the soil. This way, damage to the root system will be minimal.
Reproduction methods
Honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant is propagated by several methods:
- By layering. In June, dig up the soil around the plant. Then several lower branches bend to the ground and, sprinkled with soil, secured with wire. After a year they take root and can be separated from the bush.
- Green cuttings. At the end of May, part of an annual shoot with 3 buds is cut from the plant. Its length should be within 10-15 cm. The stem is soaked in a solution of a growth stimulator and placed in a container with soil. Using a plastic bottle they create a greenhouse effect.
- Seeds. This labor-intensive and time-consuming method cultivation, so it is rarely used. Seeds are collected from ripened fruits. They are planted in boxes, covered with snow and left until spring. When the weather warms up, cover the container with film and wait for shoots to appear.Before planting, be sure to stratify the seeds.
The photo shows honeysuckle cuttings.
Selecting a location
This variety of honeysuckle does not like strong winds, so it is recommended to plant it along a fence or any other fence. Bakcharsky Giant does not tolerate excessive humidity. Groundwater should be no closer than 1.5 meters to the surface of the earth. It is not recommended to choose low-lying areas for planting a bush, as cold air and moisture accumulate there.
Lighting
Bakcharsky Giant loves sunny areas but the lower branches should be in the shade. Therefore, honeysuckle should be planted interspersed with other shrubs. This way the crown will be well lit, and the root zone of the plant will be shaded.
The soil
Honeysuckle is not picky about soil, but grows best in fertile and loamy soil. The composition of the soil should be neutral or slightly alkaline. If it is acidic, then you need to add dolomite flour or ash to the planting hole.
Landing rules
Seedlings must be purchased from trusted sellers. Before planting, the roots of the plant are soaked in a solution of any growth stimulant. Then perform the following sequence of actions:
- the area is cleared of weed;
- humus, rotted manure, peat or compost are scattered over the surface of the earth at the rate of 10 kg/1 m2;
- the area is carefully dug up;
- prepare pits about 0.4 meters deep and 0.4 meters wide;
- drainage is placed at the bottom and 50 g of superphosphate and 50 g of potassium salt are added to each well;
- straighten the roots of the seedling and lower it into the hole so that it the root collar was at ground level;
- fill the hole with soil and compact it slightly;
- The planted honeysuckle is watered with a bucket of water.
Care
Bakcharsky Giant is a picky variety of honeysuckle. But regular care guarantees a healthy appearance of the plant and abundant fruiting.
Watering
The bush should be watered every 4-5 days. It is recommended to pour a bucket of water (10 liters) onto one root. If there is not enough moisture, the berries will become bitter. If you overwater, the roots of the plant will rot. Therefore, you need to focus on the weather conditions of a particular area. During drought, increase the amount of watering, and during rains, reduce. In autumn it is reduced to a minimum.
After each irrigation, it is advisable to loosen the soil around the bush.
Top dressing
Honeysuckle variety Bakcharsky Giant fed in three stages. In spring, nitrogenous fertilizers are used to grow fruit. For example, ammonium nitrate. 15 g of the substance is enough for one plant.
To restore after fruiting, the bush is watered with a solution of nitrophoska (25 g per bucket of water). If it is not at hand, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are added to the soil.
To store nutrients for the winter, the soil is fertilized with organic matter in the fall. To do this, manure is diluted in water in a ratio of 1 to 4. 10 liters of solution is enough for one bush.
Trimming
Young honeysuckle does not need to be pruned. First the procedure is carried out three years after planting the seedling. Remove broken, frozen and dried branches. Curved shoots that grow inwards and are inclined towards the ground are also cut off. Depending on the age of the bush, there should be about 9-15 strong branches left on it.The more light penetrates into the middle of the bush, the larger the berries will be.
Diseases and pests
The honeysuckle variety Bakcharsky Velikan has good resistance to many diseases. But the bush can be attacked by pests: caterpillars, mites, aphids and scale insects. Therefore, preventive spraying is carried out in early spring. The following drugs have proven themselves well: Mavrik, Confidor, Elexar and Inta-Vir.
The photo shows a honeysuckle affected by aphids.
Conclusion
Honeysuckle Bakcharsky Giant deserves attention. This is a godsend for gardeners living in the northern regions of the country. This frost-resistant variety, which is intended for cultivation in harsh climatic conditions. To get a rich harvest and a healthy plant, it is enough adhere to simple rules of agricultural technology.
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