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Bill, there exist several species of edible loniceras, some are very early,
some midle, some late and even late sorts are ripen in the time of early
cherries.Have various taste depend from sort. I have most big berries30mm,
russians said to have 40to50mm.mainly prolonged shape.I have also round
shape sort.fruiting abundably but taste is not best.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William C. Garthright" <billg@inebraska.com>
To: "North American Fruit Explorers" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 3:47 AM
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] edible Lonicera species


>
> > If you like blueberries so much, I can advise you to try lonicera fruit
from edible species, there the blueberry taste is developed to perfection.
>
>
> I thought about that, but I've had recommendations against them, too.
> The biggest problem I've heard is that they'll break dormancy in
> fluctuating winter temperatures. Someone (my notes don't mention who)
> said "I was told by Edible Landscaping that the plant likes well defined
> seasons. As soon as there is a hint of warm weather the plant will break
> dormancy."The weather here in the plains fluctuates dramatically, and we
> often have periods of surprisingly warm weather in winter.
>
> I've also seen postings that they're "extremely susceptible to leaf
> diseases in the Midwest." And, well, some people say their fruit
> production is scanty, and that the taste is just OK.
>
> Still, I'd probably give them a try if it wasn't for the breaking
> dormancy problem. I like the fact that they produce fruit so early in
> the season.
>
> Bill
> Lincoln, NE (zone 5)
>
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