Breed | Berry size | Shape | Height | Fecundity | Characteristics | Sprouts | Fruiting time | Origin |
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Smoky | Average 14 mm | Upright, spreading structure. | 2.5-3 m | Very good and constant | The most comercially planted variety. Blooms late, so the blossoms are protected from late frosts; berries are round and sweet; high ratio of sugar acids; ripens evenly. | Plenty | Beginning of July | Peace River, Alberta |
Northline | Average 16 mm | Upright, spreading structure. | 3 m | Very good and constant | Long-lived, highly productive, commercially planted variety, ripens evenly. | Plenty | Beginning of July | Beaverlodge, Alberta |
Honeywood | Average 16 mm | Upright, spreading structure. | 3.6 m | Very good and constant | Dark blue, when ripe; ripens unevenly in large bunches; blooms late, so unlikely to be damaged by frost. Ripens evenly. | Little | End of July | Parkside, Saskatchewan |
Sleyt | Average 12mm | Colonial | iki 2m | Good | Sweet. Oblong, bluish-black berries, covered with a light layer of wax. Ripens evenly. | Little | End of June | |
Thiessen | Average 17 mm or more; biggest berries | Round bush. | 4-4.5 m | Very good | The best variety for household. Difficult to mechanically collect berries; ripens unevenly; blooms late making it unlikely to be damaged by spring frosts. | Average | End of June | North Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan |
Martin | Average 16 mm or more | Big round bush. | 3 m | Good | Wonderful taste. The parientage is derived from Thiessen. Ripens evenly. | Average | End of June | Langham, Saskatchewan |