Tsuyu (rainy season) is here.
We’ve been harvesting Juneberries since the beginning of June. These are the
best berries I’ve ever tasted. Juneberries are much sweeter than blueberries
and have a slight nutty taste to them. Juneberries are native to Canada and are
sometimes called, “Saskatoons”. They make a perfect fruit for jams, syrup, and
toppings for cereal and oatmeal. I just love to eat them freshly picked. The
bush grows to 2 meters and yields about 200 to 300 berries. They flourish in
rich, composted soil, but tolerate loosely packed clay soil. They are beautiful
in the spring with hundreds of white blossoms. In the fall, the foliage turns a
brilliant red. I can’t find a bad thing to say about these plants. Oh, if you
want a plant high in antioxidants, look no further. Juneberries top the list of
antioxidants, far above blueberries, blackberries, goji berries, strawberries,
etc.
Don't run to the supermarket
to buy Juneberries. You probably won't find them. Besides what's the fun in
that? Just go to the nursery and pick up a plant or two...or three. We have
five plants, but plan on doubling that very soon. Locally, Handsman and Komeri
sell Juneberries. If you see one, buy it because people are starting to find
out how great these plants are.
https://www.superfoodly.com/juneberry-saskatoon-berries/
