Haskaps
Saskatoons
Sour Cherries

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HASKAPS

Harvest season: Late July through August
Plant size: 8–12 ft tall
Years to fruit: 2–3 years

These prairie-bred cherries were developed at the University of Saskatchewan to survive harsh winters while producing large, flavourful fruit.

Why people plant them

• First fruit of the season
• Extremely cold hardy
• Very productive plants
• Unique “superfruit” flavour

Best Uses

Fresh eating
Smoothies
Freezing
Jam
Wine

Good to Know

Haskaps need two different varieties for pollination, so most gardeners plant them in pairs.

HASKAP VARIETY INFO

Saskatoons

Harvest season: Late July
Plant size: 8–16 ft tall
Years to fruit: 2–3 years

Saskatoons are one of the most beloved fruits of the Canadian Prairies, the true prairie berry. These berries have a sweet flavour with hints of almond and are perfect for baking.

Why people plant them

• Extremely hardy and long-lived
• Heavy yields every year
• Beautiful spring blossoms

Best Uses

Pies
Crisps
Muffins
Preserves
Fresh eating

Good to Know

Saskatoon bushes can live 40–50 years and often become the centerpiece of a backyard berry patch. You only need 1 plant to produce fruit

SASKATOON BERRY PDF

SOUR CHERRIES

Harvest season: Late July through August
Plant size: 8–12 ft tall
Years to fruit: 2–3 years

These prairie-bred cherries were developed at the University of Saskatchewan to survive harsh winters while producing large, flavourful fruit.

Why people plant them

• True cherries that grow as small bushes
• Very productive plants
• Beautiful spring blossoms

Best Uses

Cherry pie
Cherry juice
Wine
Baking
Fresh eating (some varieties)

Good to Know

Unlike many fruit trees, these cherries are self-fertile, meaning one plant can produce fruit.

Sour Cherry PDF 
Planting Tip

  • Plant in full sun. The more shade, the less fruit.

  •  Water well first year (Moist, not dripping wet), you want to build those roots. 

  • Year 2 on watering is still super important

  • Fertility:  Add compost yearly, or use a classic  20-20-20, follow product instructions

  •  Expect fruit

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Year 5:

HASKAPS

Few berries

Light crop

Growing crop

Good crop

Full crop

SASKATOONS

No fruit

Small crop

Light crop

Good crop

Full crop

SOUR CHERRY

No fruit

Small crop

Light crop

Good crop

Full crop

Plant Spacing

Haskaps: 4–5 ft apart

Saskatoons: 6–10 ft apart

Sour Cherries: 5–7 ft apart

Plant Mature (Yield per bush)

5-8 lbs

10–20 lbs

10–25 lb