Honeyberries

Honeyberries - When they ripen in late-spring and early-summer, the blue berries of this edible honeysuckle are covered in a white bloom, while the flesh turns burgundy-red and becomes sweet and tasty. Very rich in vitamin C, they can be eaten fresh or used to make jam. These plants are currently around 2 years old and they generally start to produce fruit when they are 3 - 4 years old. One of the new superfruits, this fruit has very high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants. Consisting of sweet, edible, pillow-shaped fruits, the honeyberry is delicious eaten fresh, and also used in jams, jellies, yoghurt or ice cream. The plant is a recent addition to England. Being native to Siberia, it should have very few struggles with our climate!