Varieties we offer
JB30
JB30 is one of the more recent cultivars to be introduced commercially, and it has burst onto the horticultural market after years as a best-kept secret. JB30 is a selection that was collected 30 years ago from the North Saskatchewan River Valley by Jarvis Blushke.
The Native Fruit Development Program of the University of Saskatchewan conducted a study by comparing 15 mature cultivars at 2 sites over a 5-year period. The study evaluated yield, fruit size, ripening (evenness and date), and shoot extension. As a conclusion, the JB30 variety topped in the shoot extension category, and the JB30, Thiessen and Martin cultivars had high yield and large fruit size.
About: This variety of Saskatoon Berry blooms in the spring and its yield is high and constant, with fruit that ripen evenly on the cluster.
Size: 4m high and 5m wide
Berry Size: Large (17mm)
Season: Early flowering and ripening.
Thiessen
About: This variety exhibits an excellent, fresh, and juicy flavour with extended ripening characteristics, making it an excellent choice for U-Pick orchards.
Size: 4.5m high and wide
Berry Size: Large (15mm)
Season: Early flowering and ripening.
Martin
About: The Martin variety is a seedling of Thiessen, which has more uniform fruit ripening.
Size: 3m high and wide
Berry Size: Large (14mm)
Season: Normal flowering and ripening.
Smoky
About: The Smoky Saskatoon berry plant is the oldest cultivar that has sweet-tasting, purplish-blue berries. The berries can be eaten fresh or used in recipes.
Size: 4.5m high and wide
Berry Size: Large (14mm)
Season: Late spring flowering, early summer ripening.
Northline
About: The Northline is an upright shrub, and suckers are profuse. It produces a heavy yield at an earlier age than other cutivars. Produces large, delicious berries.
Size: 4m high and 6m wide
Berry Size: Large (16mm)
Season: Late spring flowering and ripening.