When trying to choose names for our Haskap plants, we decided
to use words from the native language of the Ainu people.
Since Japan is their
ancestral home, we wanted to honor that connection.
Although we have different varieties of Haskaps, you will find they are very similar to each other and are all Alaska hardy. We had stringent grading criteria during our breeding process and culled through thousands of individual plants to end up with the varieties we believe are the best of the best.
Remember that Haskaps require 2 different plants to pollinate.
Although each of these varieties has its own distinctive DNA/genes,
they will all flower during the same time frame. This is extremely important for our short growing season.
All of the same growing techniques can be used for all of our Haskap varieties. You can read more on our plant care page. When selecting plants, keep in mind you need 2 different varieties as cross-pollination is what allows the plants to produce the fruit.
All of our Haskaps are propagation prohibited except for your own personal use. Visit our online store for purchasing plants. We do NOT ship plants. All plants must be picked up at the farm.
- Ekashi. The name Ekashi means "Ancient one, one's
ancestors". This plant will proudly have many descendants to carry on its great traits. This plant grows
to 5-6' tall and about 5' around and is a very upright plant that
produces abundant dark blue, cylinder shaped berries. All of
our Haskaps have a sweet-tart taste that is hard to describe.
The skin is a deep indigo blue and the
flesh is a brilliant dark crimson when ripe. The fruit is
elongated and tubular, averaging an inch long. Ekashi
should produce 7-12 pounds of fruit per plant when mature.
Typical harvest time for our area is mid to late July.
- Ekatnu. The name Ekatnu means "to be fond of, or to love".
We selected this variety because we loved everything about it.
Hardy, productive, easy to care for are just a few of its
attributes. Large
tubular shaped berries that are sweet with just a bit of
tart for a pleasant accent. The fruit will make great pies, jams, syrups, or
wines. Typical growth habit as our other Haskaps, upright
averaging 5-6' tall. Ekatnu should produce 7-12 pounds
of fruit per plant when mature. Typical harvest time for our area
is mid to late July.
- Ikera. The name Ikera means,
"nice heart". Sweet tasting berry that is also very
productive. Usually yields 7-12 pounds of fruit per plant when mature.
Nice upright growing habit. The berries are deep blue and
average 3/4-1 inch long and full of flavor. Grows 5-6'
tall and about 4-5' around. Ikera should produce
7-12 pounds of fruit per plant when mature. Typical harvest time
for our area is mid to late July.
- Kando. The name Kando means
"heaven". Heaven it is! Big juicy dark blue berries
that are packed in flavor. Yields 7-12 pounds of fruit per plant when mature.
Grows 5-6' tall and about 5' around. A sure winner to have
in your plantings. Kando should produce 7-12 pounds of
fruit per plant when mature. Typical harvest time for our area is
mid to late July.
- Kimoro. The name Kimoro
means, "among the mountains". A very fitting name since you can
see Mount Redoubt as you drive towards our farm. Grows 5-6' tall
and about 5' around. Upright growth habit with berries that
average 1" long. Very tasty with a deep blue skin and dark
crimson colored flesh. Kimoro should produce 7-12 pounds
of fruit per plant when mature. Typical harvest time for our
area is mid to late July.
- Kitayna. The name Kitayna means, "top". It is one of our top plants. Very flavorful berries that have a dark blue skin with deep reddish purple flesh
that will yield 7-12 pounds of fruit per plant when mature. Berries are
tubular shaped and about an inch long. Upright growth
habit makes for easy picking. Grows 5-6' tall and about
5' around. Typical harvest time for our area is mid to
late July.
- Kirora. The name Kirora means, "able bodied,
strong."
And this plant lives up to its name. All of our Haskaps are
extremely hardy for the south-central Alaska area and these tough plants thrive here at our farm.
Big juicy berries with average
yields of 7-12 pounds of fruit per plant when mature. Grows 5-6' tall and about 5' around;
another sure winner. Typical harvest time for our area is mid to late July.
- Paskuma. The name Paskuma means, "to tell old stories, to teach your grandchildren."
Haskaps are long lived plants that will live 20+ years with the
right care. Some have lived to be 50-60 years old!
You will be able
to teach your children and their children all about this amazing
plant. Grows 5-6' tall and about 5' around. Berries
are sweet-tart tasting and are cylinder shaped. Paskuma
should produce 7-12 pounds of fruit per plant when mature. Typical
harvest time for our area is mid to late July.
- Sakusa. The name Sakusa means, "scent,
smell". Once you have tasted and
smelled these berries, you will fall in love them. Dark
blue skin with deep crimson colored flesh, berries are sweet
tasting and are cylinder/tubular shaped. Grows 5-6' tall and about 5' around.
Sakusa should produce 7-12 pounds of fruit per plant when mature. Typical harvest time for our area is mid to late July.
- Other varieties also available.
