Recommended fruit Varieties

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Title: Recommended fruit Varieties

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1flavor_profileBoreal Blizzard: This variety has similar flavour to Aurora (its sibling) being low acid and sweet.Similar flavour to Aurora; described as low acid and sweet.cultivar 2270Open Review parse
1fruit_sizeBoreal Blizzard: This variety has similar flavour to Aurora (its sibling) being low acid and sweet.Fruits are described as possibly the largest of any variety, averaging 2.8 grams and reaching 3.9 grams.cultivar 2270Open Review parse
1description_snippetBoreal Blizzard: This variety has similar flavour to Aurora (its sibling) being low acid and sweet.Fruits are shaped like thick surfboards.cultivar 2270Open Review parse
1recommendation_contextBoreal Blizzard: This variety has similar flavour to Aurora (its sibling) being low acid and sweet.Boreal Beast is recommended as a companion for pollination.cultivar 2270Open Review parse
1growth_habitBoreal Blizzard: This variety has similar flavour to Aurora (its sibling) being low acid and sweet.Described as an upright grower similar to Aurora.cultivar 2270Open Review parse
1entry_pedigreeBoreal Blizzard: This variety has similar flavour to Aurora (its sibling) being low acid and sweet.Aurora is identified as its sibling.cultivar 2270Open Review parse
1description_snippetBoreal Beauty: This is a major breakthrough in late ripening Haskap. In Saskatoon it ripens the first week of August.Described as a major breakthrough in late ripening haskap.cultivar 2267Open Review parse
1growth_habitBoreal Beauty: This is a major breakthrough in late ripening Haskap. In Saskatoon it ripens the first week of August.Very vigorous with strong sturdy branches.cultivar 2267Open Review parse
1fruit_sizeBoreal Beauty: This is a major breakthrough in late ripening Haskap. In Saskatoon it ripens the first week of August.Fruits average 2.6 grams and can reach 3.7 grams maximum.cultivar 2267Open Review parse
1flavor_profileBoreal Beauty: This is a major breakthrough in late ripening Haskap. In Saskatoon it ripens the first week of August.Described as having great flavour.cultivar 2267Open Review parse
1recommendation_contextBoreal Beauty: This is a major breakthrough in late ripening Haskap. In Saskatoon it ripens the first week of August.Boreal Beast is recommended as a companion for pollination.cultivar 2267Open Review parse
1flavor_profileBoreal Beast: This variety is one of the highest rated for flavour and aroma but has fruit that look like a lumpy pear.Described as one of the highest rated for flavour and aroma.cultivar 2269Open Review parse
1description_snippetBoreal Beast: This variety is one of the highest rated for flavour and aroma but has fruit that look like a lumpy pear.Fruit are described as looking like a lumpy pear.cultivar 2269Open Review parse
1anecdote_snippetBoreal Beast: This variety is one of the highest rated for flavour and aroma but has fruit that look like a lumpy pear.Named partly because it looks a little ugly and because it blooms in sync with Boreal Beauty, forming the 'Beauty and the Beast' pairing.cultivar 2269Open Review parse
1recommendation_contextBoreal Beast: This variety is one of the highest rated for flavour and aroma but has fruit that look like a lumpy pear.Blooms in sync with Boreal Beauty and Boreal Blizzard.cultivar 2269Open Review parse
1fruit_sizeBoreal Beast: This variety is one of the highest rated for flavour and aroma but has fruit that look like a lumpy pear.Fruit average about 2 grams.cultivar 2269Open Review parse
1release_year_referenceAurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos.Released to propagators in 2012.cultivar 543Open Review parse
1fruit_sizeAurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos.Described as having larger fruit than Tundra, Borealis, and the Indigos.cultivar 543Open Review parse
1growth_habitAurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos.Described as having larger bushes than Tundra, Borealis, and the Indigos.cultivar 543Open Review parse
1flavor_profileAurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos.Described as sweeter tasting and having half the acidity of most haskap.cultivar 543Open Review parse
1productivityAurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos.Described as more productive than Tundra, Borealis, and the Indigos.cultivar 543Open Review parse
1recommendation_contextAurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos.Expected to be a main variety for early production, with Indigo Gem or Tundra used as pollinizers.cultivar 543Open Review parse
1description_snippetAurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos.Can be mechanically harvested.cultivar 543Open Review parse
1growth_habitHoney Bee: One of the fastest growing and highly productive at a young age, it was originally selected to be a pollinator for Tundra and the Indigo.One of the fastest growing haskap varieties described on the page.cultivar 1893Open Review parse
1productivityHoney Bee: One of the fastest growing and highly productive at a young age, it was originally selected to be a pollinator for Tundra and the Indigo.Highly productive at a young age.cultivar 1893Open Review parse
1recommendation_contextHoney Bee: One of the fastest growing and highly productive at a young age, it was originally selected to be a pollinator for Tundra and the Indigo.Originally selected to be a pollinator for Tundra and the Indigo varieties.cultivar 1893Open Review parse
1flavor_profileHoney Bee: One of the fastest growing and highly productive at a young age, it was originally selected to be a pollinator for Tundra and the Indigo.Flavour is described as good but with an unusual zing that may contribute to mouthfeel if used for wine.cultivar 1893Open Review parse
1culinary_useHoney Bee: One of the fastest growing and highly productive at a young age, it was originally selected to be a pollinator for Tundra and the Indigo.The unusual zing is discussed in relation to possible wine mouthfeel.cultivar 1893Open Review parse
1description_snippetHoney Bee: One of the fastest growing and highly productive at a young age, it was originally selected to be a pollinator for Tundra and the Indigo.Fruit are long, thin, and pointed, but thicker than most Russian varieties.cultivar 1893Open Review parse
1source_reference_abbreviationIndigo Gem (9-15): This is much more widely planted than Tundra or other Indigo series.Selection number given as 9-15.cultivar 1894Open Review parse
1description_snippetIndigo Gem (9-15): This is much more widely planted than Tundra or other Indigo series.Described as much more widely planted than Tundra or other Indigo series varieties.cultivar 1894Open Review parse
1productivityIndigo Gem (9-15): This is much more widely planted than Tundra or other Indigo series.Nurseries found it easier to propagate, and it is also more productive and taller than Tundra.cultivar 1894Open Review parse
1recommendation_contextAurora... is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos. It will likely be a main variety for early production, with Indigo Gem or Tundra being used as pollinizers.Mentioned as a pollinizer for Aurora.cultivar 1889Open Review parse
1description_snippetAurora... is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos. It will likely be a main variety for early production, with Indigo Gem or Tundra being used as pollinizers.Used as a comparison variety for Aurora and Indigo Gem.cultivar 1889Open Review parse
1description_snippetAurora... has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos.Mentioned as a comparison variety; Aurora is described as having larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste, and higher productivity than Bocultivar 1888Open Review parse
2source_reference_abbreviationTundra (9-84): This was the favourite at the time of its release because of larger fruit size and the fruits are firm enough with little damage from harvesting machinery.Selection/reference code given as 9-84.cultivar 1889Open Review parse
2fruit_sizeTundra (9-84): This was the favourite at the time of its release because of larger fruit size and the fruits are firm enough with little damage from harvesting machinery.Described as having larger fruit size at the time of release.cultivar 1889Open Review parse
2keeping_qualityTundra (9-84): This was the favourite at the time of its release because of larger fruit size and the fruits are firm enough with little damage from harvesting machinery.Fruit is firm enough to suffer little damage from harvesting machinery; this level of firmness is described as very rare.cultivar 1889Open Review parse
2growth_habitTundra (9-84): This was the favourite at the time of its release because of larger fruit size and the fruits are firm enough with little damage from harvesting machinery.Plant is more spreading instead of upright and is slower to propagate.cultivar 1889Open Review parse
2productivityTundra (9-84): This was the favourite at the time of its release because of larger fruit size and the fruits are firm enough with little damage from harvesting machinery.It was higher yielding in an Ontario test, but most growers including the University of Saskatchewan find Indigo Gem more productive.cultivar 1889Open Review parse
2storage_durationTundra (9-84): This was the favourite at the time of its release because of larger fruit size and the fruits are firm enough with little damage from harvesting machinery.Fruit can last on the bushes into late July if birds do not find them.cultivar 1889Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextTundra (9-84): This was the favourite at the time of its release because of larger fruit size and the fruits are firm enough with little damage from harvesting machinery.Was the favourite at release because of larger fruit and machine-harvest firmness, but Indigo Gem is often considered more productive.cultivar 1889Open Review parse
2source_reference_abbreviationBorealis (9-94): Definitely only for home gardeners, the thick branching habit and wide leaves hides fruit and bushes look beautifully symmetrical and rounded.Selection/reference code given as 9-94.cultivar 1888Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextBorealis (9-94): Definitely only for home gardeners, the thick branching habit and wide leaves hides fruit and bushes look beautifully symmetrical and rounded.Described as definitely only for home gardeners.cultivar 1888Open Review parse
2growth_habitBorealis (9-94): Definitely only for home gardeners, the thick branching habit and wide leaves hides fruit and bushes look beautifully symmetrical and rounded.Has a thick branching habit, wide leaves, and a beautifully symmetrical rounded bush form, but the foliage hides fruit.cultivar 1888Open Review parse
2culinary_useBorealis (9-94): Definitely only for home gardeners, the thick branching habit and wide leaves hides fruit and bushes look beautifully symmetrical and rounded.For most of the season fruits hold on tight and tear when picked, so they need to be used right away.cultivar 1888Open Review parse
2keeping_qualityBorealis (9-94): Definitely only for home gardeners, the thick branching habit and wide leaves hides fruit and bushes look beautifully symmetrical and rounded.Late in the season the fruits come off cleanly.cultivar 1888Open Review parse
2description_snippetBorealis (9-94): Definitely only for home gardeners, the thick branching habit and wide leaves hides fruit and bushes look beautifully symmetrical and rounded.Fruit is harder to pick because it is hidden from view; one hand is needed to open the bush while the other picks.cultivar 1888Open Review parse
2source_reference_abbreviationIndigo Treat (9-91) and Indigo Yum (9-92): these are similar to Indigo Gem and Tundra but we have not looked at them much.Selection/reference code given as 9-91.cultivar 2052Open Review parse
2description_snippetIndigo Treat (9-91) and Indigo Yum (9-92): these are similar to Indigo Gem and Tundra but we have not looked at them much.Described as similar to Indigo Gem and Tundra, but the authors had not looked at it much.cultivar 2052Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextIndigo Treat (9-91) and Indigo Yum (9-92): these are similar to Indigo Gem and Tundra but we have not looked at them much.Growers in Eastern Canada are preferring Indigo Treat.cultivar 2052Open Review parse
2source_reference_abbreviationIndigo Treat (9-91) and Indigo Yum (9-92): these are similar to Indigo Gem and Tundra but we have not looked at them much. Yum was very hard to propagate so many companies dropped it.Selection/reference code given as 9-92.cultivar 1895Open Review parse
2description_snippetIndigo Treat (9-91) and Indigo Yum (9-92): these are similar to Indigo Gem and Tundra but we have not looked at them much. Yum was very hard to propagate so many companies dropped it.Described as similar to Indigo Gem and Tundra, but the authors had not looked at it much.cultivar 1895Open Review parse
2growth_habitIndigo Treat (9-91) and Indigo Yum (9-92): these are similar to Indigo Gem and Tundra but we have not looked at them much. Yum was very hard to propagate so many companies dropped it.Very hard to propagate, causing many companies to drop it.cultivar 1895Open Review parse
2productivityIt was higher yielding in an Ontario test, but most growers including the Uof SK find Indigo Gem more productive.Most growers, including the University of Saskatchewan, find Indigo Gem more productive than Tundra, despite Tundra being higher yielding incultivar 1894Open Review parse
2description_snippetIt was higher yielding in an Ontario test, but most growers including the Uof SK find Indigo Gem more productive.Indigo Treat and Indigo Yum are described as similar to Indigo Gem and Tundra.cultivar 1894Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextJune Bearers: Early: AnnapolisListed as an early June-bearing strawberry under the Strawberry section, whose harvest timing is Early July.cultivar 2271Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextJune Bearers: Early: Annapolis Mid: Cavendish, KentListed as a mid-season June-bearing strawberry under the Strawberry section, whose harvest timing is Early July.cultivar 2272Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextMid: Cavendish, KentListed as a mid-season June-bearing strawberry under the Strawberry section, whose harvest timing is Early July.cultivar 2273Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextLate: BountyListed as a late June-bearing strawberry under the Strawberry section, whose harvest timing is Early July.cultivar 166Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextDayneutrals: Tristar, Seascape (one season only?), FernListed as a dayneutral strawberry under the Strawberry section.cultivar 2274Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextEverbearers: (home gardens only) Ogallalla, Fort LaramieListed as an everbearing strawberry for home gardens only.cultivar 2277Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextEarly Mid Season: Northline, SmokyListed as an early-mid-season saskatoon variety; section harvest timing is Mid to late July.cultivar 373Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextMid Season: Honeywood, Parkhill (most disease resistant)Listed as a mid-season saskatoon variety; section harvest timing is Mid to late July.cultivar 374Open Review parse
2description_snippetMid Season: Honeywood, Parkhill (most disease resistant)Noted as most disease resistant.cultivar 2279Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextMid Late Season: Thiessen, Martin, NelsonListed as a mid-late-season saskatoon variety; section harvest timing is Mid to late July.cultivar 376Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextEarly: Boyne; (industry standard across Canada)Listed as an early summerbearing raspberry; summerbearers ripen late July to early August.cultivar 2281Open Review parse
2description_snippetEarly: Boyne; (industry standard across Canada)Noted as the industry standard across Canada.cultivar 2281Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextMidseason: Festival, Steadfast (doesn’t sucker much)Listed as a midseason summerbearing raspberry; summerbearers ripen late July to early August.cultivar 2282Open Review parse
2growth_habitMidseason: Festival, Steadfast (doesn’t sucker much)Doesn't sucker much.cultivar 2283Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextLate: Red Mammoth (Uof S), K81-6 (zone 3 only)Listed as a late summerbearing raspberry; summerbearers ripen late July to early August.cultivar 2284Open Review parse
2breeder_referenceLate: Red Mammoth (Uof S), K81-6 (zone 3 only)Associated with Uof S, meaning University of Saskatchewan.cultivar 2284Open Review parse
2entry_hardiness_observationLate: Red Mammoth (Uof S), K81-6 (zone 3 only)Noted as zone 3 only.cultivar 2285Open Review parse
2fruit_colorPurple: Royalty (zone 3)Listed under purple raspberry.cultivar 1197Open Review parse
2entry_hardiness_observationPurple: Royalty (zone 3)Noted as zone 3.cultivar 1197Open Review parse
2fruit_colorYellow: Honeyqueen (for home gardens only)Listed under yellow raspberry.cultivar 2286Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextYellow: Honeyqueen (for home gardens only)Recommended for home gardens only.cultivar 2286Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextPrimocanes also called Fall Bearers: Autumn Bliss (too late in season, except Maple Creek)Listed as a primocane, also called fall bearer, raspberry; fallbearers ripen Sept to frost.cultivar 2287Open Review parse
2entry_locationPrimocanes also called Fall Bearers: Autumn Bliss (too late in season, except Maple Creek)Described as too late in season except at Maple Creek.cultivar 2287Open Review parse
2recommendation_contextDwarf Sour Cherry August, but Carmine Jewel may be late JulyMentioned in the dwarf sour cherry harvest timing line: August, but Carmine Jewel may be late July.cultivar 308Open Review parse
2breeder_referenceDwarf Sour Cherry August, but Carmine Jewel may be late JulyThe section states that Uof SK sour cherries are breakthroughs in sour cherry breeding, supporting University of Saskatchewan context for thcultivar 308Open Review parse
3breeder_referenceCarmine Jewel (Uof S) earliest to ripen, black fruit. Most dependable variety over many years although some years Juliet and Valentine did better.Listed as a University of Saskatchewan cultivar.cultivar 308Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextCarmine Jewel (Uof S) earliest to ripen, black fruit. Most dependable variety over many years although some years Juliet and Valentine did better.Placed under 'Best for commercial production (but great for gardeners too)'.cultivar 308Open Review parse
3fruit_colorCarmine Jewel (Uof S) earliest to ripen, black fruit. Most dependable variety over many years although some years Juliet and Valentine did better.Fruit described as black.cultivar 308Open Review parse
3productivityCarmine Jewel (Uof S) earliest to ripen, black fruit. Most dependable variety over many years although some years Juliet and Valentine did better.Described as the most dependable variety over many years, though Juliet and Valentine did better in some years.cultivar 308Open Review parse
3flavor_profileCarmine Jewel (Uof S) earliest to ripen, black fruit. Most dependable variety over many years although some years Juliet and Valentine did better.Described as not as sweet as the Romance series but having good character and flavour.cultivar 308Open Review parse
3culinary_useCarmine Jewel (Uof S) earliest to ripen, black fruit. Most dependable variety over many years although some years Juliet and Valentine did better.The text notes sugar is often added to sour cherries anyway.cultivar 308Open Review parse
3selection_origin_referenceJuliet (formerly 7-21-31.0): Best combination of hardiness and great flavour.Formerly selection 7-21-31.0.cultivar 312Open Review parse
3hardiness_observationJuliet (formerly 7-21-31.0): Best combination of hardiness and great flavour.Described as having the best combination of hardiness and great flavour.cultivar 312Open Review parse
3flavor_profileJuliet (formerly 7-21-31.0): Best combination of hardiness and great flavour.Described as having great flavour.cultivar 312Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextJuliet (formerly 7-21-31.0): Best combination of hardiness and great flavour.Listed within the University of Saskatchewan Romance series, described as mostly dark-fruited and very tasty.cultivar 312Open Review parse
3selection_origin_referenceValentine (formerly 7-19-27.6) it is our only red fruited cherry. Hardy and productive, it and ‘Cupid’ have bushes a bit larger than our other cherriesFormerly selection 7-19-27.6.cultivar 313Open Review parse
3fruit_colorValentine (formerly 7-19-27.6) it is our only red fruited cherry. Hardy and productive, it and ‘Cupid’ have bushes a bit larger than our other cherriesDescribed as the only red-fruited cherry in this group.cultivar 313Open Review parse
3hardiness_observationValentine (formerly 7-19-27.6) it is our only red fruited cherry. Hardy and productive, it and ‘Cupid’ have bushes a bit larger than our other cherriesDescribed as hardy.cultivar 313Open Review parse
3productivityValentine (formerly 7-19-27.6) it is our only red fruited cherry. Hardy and productive, it and ‘Cupid’ have bushes a bit larger than our other cherriesDescribed as productive.cultivar 313Open Review parse
3growth_habitValentine (formerly 7-19-27.6) it is our only red fruited cherry. Hardy and productive, it and ‘Cupid’ have bushes a bit larger than our other cherriesValentine and Cupid are described as having bushes a bit larger than the other cherries.cultivar 313Open Review parse
3selection_origin_referenceRomeo (formerly 7-7-5.8) Many believe Romeo is the best tasting, and I (Bob) agree. It start producing at a younger age than the others.Formerly selection 7-7-5.8.cultivar 310Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextRomeo (formerly 7-7-5.8) Many believe Romeo is the best tasting, and I (Bob) agree. It start producing at a younger age than the others.Placed under 'Worth trying for commercial production especially in areas warmer than Saskatoon'.cultivar 310Open Review parse
3flavor_profileRomeo (formerly 7-7-5.8) Many believe Romeo is the best tasting, and I (Bob) agree. It start producing at a younger age than the others.Many believe Romeo is the best tasting, and Bob agrees.cultivar 310Open Review parse
3productivityRomeo (formerly 7-7-5.8) Many believe Romeo is the best tasting, and I (Bob) agree. It start producing at a younger age than the others.Described as starting production at a younger age than the others.cultivar 310Open Review parse
3entry_hardiness_observationRomeo (formerly 7-7-5.8) Many believe Romeo is the best tasting, and I (Bob) agree. It start producing at a younger age than the others.During a -50C winter, Romeo was already in production while the other varieties were not producing.cultivar 310Open Review parse
3selection_origin_referenceCupid (formerly 7-32-19.1) late bloom with very large fruit but doesn’t produce as well as others.Formerly selection 7-32-19.1.cultivar 314Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextCupid (formerly 7-32-19.1) late bloom with very large fruit but doesn’t produce as well as others.Placed under 'Probably shouldn’t be commercially grown but worthwhile for gardeners'.cultivar 314Open Review parse
3fruit_sizeCupid (formerly 7-32-19.1) late bloom with very large fruit but doesn’t produce as well as others.Described as having very large fruit, sometimes too large for a commercial pitting machine.cultivar 314Open Review parse
3productivityCupid (formerly 7-32-19.1) late bloom with very large fruit but doesn’t produce as well as others.Described as not producing as well as others.cultivar 314Open Review parse
3growth_habitCupid (formerly 7-32-19.1) late bloom with very large fruit but doesn’t produce as well as others.Valentine and Cupid are described as having bushes a bit larger than the other cherries.cultivar 314Open Review parse
3selection_origin_referenceCrimson Passion (formerly 7-21-16.3) Crimson Passion is the smallest bush with the firmest fruit mistaken by some to be a sweet cherry.Formerly selection 7-21-16.3.cultivar 311Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextCrimson Passion (formerly 7-21-16.3) Crimson Passion is the smallest bush with the firmest fruit mistaken by some to be a sweet cherry.Placed under 'Probably shouldn’t be commercially grown but worthwhile for gardeners'.cultivar 311Open Review parse
3growth_habitCrimson Passion (formerly 7-21-16.3) Crimson Passion is the smallest bush with the firmest fruit mistaken by some to be a sweet cherry.Described as the smallest bush, with less spreading than other varieties.cultivar 311Open Review parse
3fruit_sizeCrimson Passion (formerly 7-21-16.3) Crimson Passion is the smallest bush with the firmest fruit mistaken by some to be a sweet cherry.Small bushes are said to mean less yield and harder harvesting for commercial growers.cultivar 311Open Review parse
3keeping_qualityCrimson Passion (formerly 7-21-16.3) Crimson Passion is the smallest bush with the firmest fruit mistaken by some to be a sweet cherry.Described as having the firmest fruit, sometimes mistaken for a sweet cherry.cultivar 311Open Review parse
3entry_hardiness_observationCrimson Passion (formerly 7-21-16.3) Crimson Passion is the smallest bush with the firmest fruit mistaken by some to be a sweet cherry.Had hardiness troubles when exposed to a -52C winter.cultivar 311Open Review parse
3flavor_profileCrimson Passion (formerly 7-21-16.3) Crimson Passion is the smallest bush with the firmest fruit mistaken by some to be a sweet cherry.Described as having great flavor and texture.cultivar 311Open Review parse
3taxon_contextBuffalo Currant: Black Giant, Black AlbolListed under Buffalo Currant.cultivar 2288Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextBuffalo Currant: Black Giant, Black AlbolIncluded in the Currants & Gooseberry section with August harvest timing shown for the section.cultivar 2288Open Review parse
3taxon_contextRed Currants: Red Lake, Honey RedListed under Red Currants.cultivar 175Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextRed Currants: Red Lake, Honey RedIncluded in the Currants & Gooseberry section with August harvest timing shown for the section.cultivar 175Open Review parse
3taxon_contextGooseberry: Pixwell, Hinnonmaeki Red, Welcome, Jahn’s PrairieListed under Gooseberry.cultivar 177Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextGooseberry: Pixwell, Hinnonmaeki Red, Welcome, Jahn’s PrairieIncluded in the Currants & Gooseberry section with August harvest timing shown for the section.cultivar 177Open Review parse
3taxon_contextChoke Cherry mid to late Aug GarringtonListed under Choke Cherry.cultivar 2294Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextChoke Cherry mid to late Aug GarringtonIncluded in the Choke Cherry section, which shows mid to late August harvest timing.cultivar 2294Open Review parse
3taxon_contextPickup’s Pride (large fruit, good flavour for a cc)Listed under Choke Cherry.cultivar 2295Open Review parse
3fruit_sizePickup’s Pride (large fruit, good flavour for a cc)Described as having large fruit.cultivar 2295Open Review parse
3flavor_profilePickup’s Pride (large fruit, good flavour for a cc)Described as having good flavour for a choke cherry.cultivar 2295Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextPickup’s Pride (large fruit, good flavour for a cc)Included in the Choke Cherry section, which shows mid to late August harvest timing.cultivar 2295Open Review parse
3taxon_contextChoke Cherry mid to late Aug ... ShubertListed under Choke Cherry.cultivar 2296Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextChoke Cherry mid to late Aug ... ShubertIncluded in the Choke Cherry section, which shows mid to late August harvest timing.cultivar 2296Open Review parse
3taxon_contextP. nigra x salicina hybrids that need wild plum pollinizers: Patterson Pride (top flavour)Listed under Plums.cultivar 344Open Review parse
3entry_pedigreeP. nigra x salicina hybrids that need wild plum pollinizers: Patterson Pride (top flavour)Included among P. nigra x salicina hybrids.cultivar 344Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextP. nigra x salicina hybrids that need wild plum pollinizers: Patterson Pride (top flavour)The group is described as needing wild plum pollinizers.cultivar 344Open Review parse
3flavor_profileP. nigra x salicina hybrids that need wild plum pollinizers: Patterson Pride (top flavour)Annotated as 'top flavour'.cultivar 344Open Review parse
3taxon_contextP. nigra x salicina hybrids that need wild plum pollinizers: Patterson Pride (top flavour) Prairie PembinaListed under Plums.cultivar 346Open Review parse
3entry_pedigreeP. nigra x salicina hybrids that need wild plum pollinizers: Patterson Pride (top flavour) Prairie PembinaIncluded among P. nigra x salicina hybrids.cultivar 346Open Review parse
3recommendation_contextP. nigra x salicina hybrids that need wild plum pollinizers: Patterson Pride (top flavour) Prairie PembinaThe group is described as needing wild plum pollinizers.cultivar 346Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextPerfection/SuperbListed in the continuing plum recommendation section at the top of the page.cultivar 2297Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextBrook RedListed in the continuing plum recommendation section at the top of the page.cultivar 2298Open Review parse
4productivityBrookgold (super productive, dependable) Can be on own rootsDescribed as super productive and dependable.cultivar 2299Open Review parse
4rootstock_compatibilityBrookgold (super productive, dependable) Can be on own rootsThe page notes Brookgold can be on its own roots.cultivar 2299Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextBrookgold (super productive, dependable) Can be on own rootsListed under P. salicina types that need another compatible P. salicina pollinizer.cultivar 2299Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextIvanovkaListed under P. salicina types that need another compatible P. salicina pollinizer.cultivar 2300Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextPtitsin #3Listed under P. salicina types that need another compatible P. salicina pollinizer.cultivar 2301Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextPtitsin #5Listed under P. salicina types that need another compatible P. salicina pollinizer.cultivar 2302Open Review parse
4description_snippetFofonoff (Homesteader)The cultivar is listed with Homesteader in parentheses.cultivar 2303Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextFofonoff (Homesteader)Listed under P. salicina types that need another compatible P. salicina pollinizer.cultivar 2303Open Review parse
4fruit_colorRed-Fleshed: Dura, Manor, Sapa, New Oka, Kappa and ZetaListed as a red-fleshed cherry plum.cultivar 1421Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextRed-Fleshed: Dura, Manor, Sapa, New Oka, Kappa and ZetaCherry plums are shown with a mid-August harvest estimate.cultivar 1421Open Review parse
4fruit_colorGreen-Fleshed: Opata, BetaListed as a green-fleshed cherry plum.cultivar 159Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextGreen-Fleshed: Opata, BetaCherry plums are shown with a mid-August harvest estimate.cultivar 159Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextEarly: Adanac, Norland (more hardy and dependable),Listed as an early apple; apple harvest season is shown as late August to October.cultivar 495Open Review parse
4entry_hardiness_observationEarly: Adanac, Norland (more hardy and dependable),Described as more hardy and dependable.cultivar 369Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextMidseason: Fall Red, September Ruby, Norkent (durable), Goodland (not as hardy but sweet), Battleford, Carlos Queen, WestlandListed as a midseason apple; apple harvest season is shown as late August to October.cultivar 719Open Review parse
4description_snippetNorkent (durable)Described as durable.cultivar 370Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextNorkent (durable)Listed as a midseason apple; apple harvest season is shown as late August to October.cultivar 370Open Review parse
4entry_hardiness_observationGoodland (not as hardy but sweet)Described as not as hardy.cultivar 484Open Review parse
4flavor_profileGoodland (not as hardy but sweet)Described as sweet.cultivar 484Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextGoodland (not as hardy but sweet)Listed as a midseason apple; apple harvest season is shown as late August to October.cultivar 484Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextLate Season: Minnesota #447, Haralson (also called HaralRed),Listed as a late season apple; apple harvest season is shown as late August to October.cultivar 488Open Review parse
4description_snippetHaralson (also called HaralRed)Also called HaralRed.cultivar 121Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextHaralson (also called HaralRed)Listed as a late season apple; apple harvest season is shown as late August to October.cultivar 121Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextCrabapples: Early: Rescue, Mid: Dolgo,Listed as an early crabapple in the apple section.cultivar 240Open Review parse
4flavor_profileAfter frost: Kerr (intense flavour, add to cider)Described as having intense flavour.cultivar 487Open Review parse
4culinary_useAfter frost: Kerr (intense flavour, add to cider)Recommended to add to cider.cultivar 487Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextAfter frost: Kerr (intense flavour, add to cider)Listed under crabapples after frost and also listed among older cider apple varieties.cultivar 487Open Review parse
4breeder_referenceUof Svarieties: Prairie Sun (early, good for drying)Listed as a University of Saskatchewan variety.cultivar 2305Open Review parse
4culinary_useUof Svarieties: Prairie Sun (early, good for drying)Described as good for drying.cultivar 2305Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextUof Svarieties: Prairie Sun (early, good for drying)Described as early.cultivar 2305Open Review parse
4flavor_profile(these 3 are very tasty and firm) Autumn Delight ;Prairie Sensation Misty RoseIncluded among three varieties described as very tasty and firm.cultivar 2306Open Review parse
4breeder_reference(these 3 are very tasty and firm) Autumn Delight ;Prairie Sensation Misty RoseListed in the University of Saskatchewan varieties subsection.cultivar 2306Open Review parse
4culinary_use(these 3 are very tasty and firm) Autumn Delight ;Prairie Sensation Misty RoseAlso listed among newer University of Saskatchewan cider apple varieties.cultivar 2306Open Review parse
4culinary_useOlder varieties: Minn447, Brightness, Kerr, ProlificListed among older cider apple varieties with very good juice yield and good sugar/acid ratio.cultivar 2309Open Review parse
4breeder_referenceNewer Uof SK varieties: Granny Annie, Autumn Delight, Patience, Prairie RoseListed as a newer University of Saskatchewan variety.cultivar 2310Open Review parse
4culinary_useNewer Uof SK varieties: Granny Annie, Autumn Delight, Patience, Prairie RoseListed among newer cider apple varieties with very good juice yield and good sugar/acid ratio.cultivar 2310Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextValiant, Beta: The Uof SK is breeding grapes but more time is needed to develop hardy varieties.Listed in the grapes section, which has an early September harvest estimate.cultivar 2313Open Review parse
4breeder_referenceValiant, Beta: The Uof SK is breeding grapes but more time is needed to develop hardy varieties.The grapes section notes that the University of Saskatchewan is breeding grapes, but more time is needed to develop hardy varieties.cultivar 2313Open Review parse
4fruit_sizeJohn (quite good and good size if heavily pruned and thinned)Described as good size if heavily pruned and thinned.cultivar 340Open Review parse
4description_snippetJohn (quite good and good size if heavily pruned and thinned)Described as quite good.cultivar 340Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextJohn (quite good and good size if heavily pruned and thinned)Listed in the pears section, which has a September harvest estimate.cultivar 340Open Review parse
4description_snippetThomas (best quality, low availability, Hardier)Described as best quality.cultivar 341Open Review parse
4entry_hardiness_observationThomas (best quality, low availability, Hardier)Described as hardier.cultivar 341Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextThomas (best quality, low availability, Hardier)Listed in the pears section, which has a September harvest estimate.cultivar 341Open Review parse
4entry_hardiness_observationUre (only zone 3)Described as only zone 3.cultivar 2314Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextUre (only zone 3)Listed in the pears section, which has a September harvest estimate.cultivar 2314Open Review parse
4selection_origin_referenceNew from PFRA: Harvest Moon (needs a male tree to set fruit)Listed as new from PFRA.cultivar 2315Open Review parse
4recommendation_contextNew from PFRA: Harvest Moon (needs a male tree to set fruit)Listed in the seabuckthorn section, which has a September harvest estimate.cultivar 2315Open Review parse
4description_snippetNew from PFRA: Harvest Moon (needs a male tree to set fruit)Needs a male tree to set fruit.cultivar 2315Open Review parse

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Linked Cultivars

IDCultivarEvidence / ClaimsRelationshipsHistory / PagesLink
1889Tundra1000Open cultivar
308Carmine Jewel800Open cultivar
543Aurora800Open cultivar
311Crimson Passion700Open cultivar
1888Borealis700Open cultivar
1893Honey Bee700Open cultivar
2267‘Boreal Beauty’700Open cultivar
2270Boreal Blizzard700Open cultivar
2269Boreal Beast600Open cultivar
310Romeo500Open cultivar
313Valentine500Open cultivar
314Cupid500Open cultivar
344Patterson Pride500Open cultivar
1894Indigo Gem500Open cultivar
174Beta400Open cultivar
312Juliet400Open cultivar
341Thomas400Open cultivar
346Prairie400Open cultivar
1411Pembina400Open cultivar
2295Pickup’S Pride400Open cultivar
340John300Open cultivar
484Goodland300Open cultivar
487Kerr300Open cultivar
1895Indigo Yum300Open cultivar
2052Indigo Treat300Open cultivar
2299Brookgold300Open cultivar
2305Prairie Sun300Open cultivar
2306Autumn Delight300Open cultivar
2315Harvest Moon300Open cultivar
121Haralson200Open cultivar
158Sapa200Open cultivar
159Opata200Open cultivar
175Red Lake200Open cultivar
177Pixwell200Open cultivar
360Zeta200Open cultivar
361Kappa200Open cultivar
369Norland200Open cultivar
370Norkent200Open cultivar
1197Royalty200Open cultivar
1421Dura200Open cultivar
1422Manor200Open cultivar
2279Parkhill200Open cultivar
2281Boyne200Open cultivar
2283Steadfast200Open cultivar
2284Red Mammoth200Open cultivar
2285Kbi-6200Open cultivar
2286Honeyqueen200Open cultivar
2287Autumn Bliss200Open cultivar
2288Black Giant200Open cultivar
2289Black Albol200Open cultivar
2290Honey Red200Open cultivar
2291Hinnonmaeki Red200Open cultivar
2292Welcome200Open cultivar
2293Jahn’S Prairie200Open cultivar
2294Garrington200Open cultivar
2296Shubert200Open cultivar
2303Fofonoff200Open cultivar
2304New Oka200Open cultivar
2307Prairie Sensation200Open cultivar
2308Misty Rose200Open cultivar
2310Granny Annie200Open cultivar
2311Patience200Open cultivar
2312Prairie Rose200Open cultivar
2313Valiant200Open cultivar
2314Ure200Open cultivar
6Dolgo100Open cultivar
166Bounty100Open cultivar
240Rescue100Open cultivar
258Westland100Open cultivar
319Prolific100Open cultivar
322Brightness100Open cultivar
368Battleford100Open cultivar
373Northline100Open cultivar
374Honeywood100Open cultivar
375Martin100Open cultivar
376Thiessen100Open cultivar
488Minnesota #447100Open cultivar
495Adanac100Open cultivar
622Carlos Queen100Open cultivar
719Fall Red100Open cultivar
1230September Ruby100Open cultivar
1793Smoky100Open cultivar
2271Annapolis100Open cultivar
2272Cavendish100Open cultivar
2273Kent100Open cultivar
2274Tristar100Open cultivar
2275Seascape100Open cultivar
2276Fern100Open cultivar
2277Ogallalla100Open cultivar
2278Fort Laramie100Open cultivar
2280Nelson100Open cultivar
2282Festival100Open cultivar
2297Perfection/Superb100Open cultivar
2298Brook Red100Open cultivar
2300Ivanovka100Open cultivar
2301Ptitsin #3100Open cultivar
2302Ptitsin #5100Open cultivar
2309Minn447100Open cultivar
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Extracted Entities

TypeValueConfidence
nursery_candidateGrowers0.58
nursery_candidateNurseries0.58
taxon_keywordlonicera0.65
taxon_keywordvitis0.65
taxon_keywordribes0.65
taxon_keywordprunus0.65
taxon_keywordpyrus0.65
taxon_keywordmalus0.65
taxon_keywordhaskap0.75

Extracted Claims

TypeClaimConfidence
description_snippetFruit is sometimes so large it won’t fit commercial pitting machine Crimson Passion (formerly 7-21-16.3) Crimson Passion is the smallest bush with the firmest fruit mistaken by som0.54
description_snippetHardy and productive, it and ‘Cupid’ have bushes a bit largert than our other cherries Worth trying for commercial production especially in areas warmer than Saskatoon: Romeo (form0.54
description_snippetNot as sweet as the Romance series but has good character and flavour.0.54
description_snippetIt was higher yielding in an Ontario test, but most growers including the U of SK find Indigo Gem more productive.0.54
description_snippetNurseries found it easier to propagate but it is also more productive and taller than ‘Tundra’.0.54
description_snippetAll have bushes that will grow to be 1.3 meters or so which is perhaps 0.7 meters shorter than the newer varieties so they won’t be as productive.0.54
description_snippetHoney Bee: One of the fastest growing and highly productive at a young age, it was originally selected to be a pollinator for Tundra and the Indigo.0.54
description_snippetAurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos.0.54
description_snippetBoreal Beast: This variety is one of the highest rated for flavour and aroma but has fruit that look like a lumpy pear.0.54
description_snippetHaskap/Blue Honeysuckle: June & July Boreal Blizzard: This variety has similar flavour to Aurora (its sibling) being low acid and sweet.0.54
ornamental_usepollinator for Tundra and the Indigo0.56
culinary_usejuice yield, often greater than 75%, while0.56
culinary_usedrying)0.56
productivityProlific0.56
productivityproductive, dependable)Can be on own roots0.56
productivityproductive, it0.56
productivityproductive and taller than ‘Tundra’0.56
productivityproductive0.56
productivityproductive at a young age, it was originally0.56
productivityproductive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos0.56
ripening_windowripen, black fruit0.56
ripening_windowripen in Late June in Saskatoon0.56
ripening_windowripens in early July in Saskatoon0.56
ripening_windowripens in late July in0.56
ripening_windowripens the0.56
ripening_windowripening Haskap0.56
ripening_windowripens midseason which is0.56
ripening_windowRipening season estimates are based on Saskatoon conditions but can vary from year to year0.56
flavor_profileflavor and texture and lees spreading than other varities0.57
flavor_profiletaste and is0.57
flavor_profilearoma but has fruit that look0.57
growth_habitdwarf0.52
growth_habitspreading0.52
growth_habitupright0.52
fruit_colorblack0.53
release_year_reference20050.68
release_year_reference20120.68
nursery_referenceGrowers0.58
nursery_referenceNurseries0.58
year_reference20050.55
year_reference20120.55
year_reference20180.55
year_reference20160.55
hardiness_zoneZone 30.80