Locally Farmed Haskap Berries
Growing newer varieties of haskap berries in Chetwynd, BC for local and commercial markets.
About the Berries
Discover Haskap
What are haskap berries?
A dark blue berry that grows on mid-size bushes and thrives in the cooler temperatures of northern Canada. Varieties developed by the University of Saskatchewan have dramatically improved taste and size. Member of the latin Lonicera Cerulea family, which also include the native blue honeysuckle growing in the boreal forest region.
What is the flavour of haskaps?
Haskaps have a thin skin with tiny unnoticable seeds. Our varieties of Aurora, Indigos and Boreals have a tangy sweet, complex flavour, often likened to mixed berries. They make many great products such as juice, jam, spreads, tarts, chutneys, relishes, ice cream, yoghurt, dried berries, and powdered berry mixes.
What are the benefits?
Haskap has long been known by the ancient Japanese as, “The Fruit of Life Longevity and Fruit of Vision”. It holds very high levels of antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, fibre, calcium and potassium. It’s dark rich colour speaks to the high antioxidants and the nutrients it adds to many favourite dishes.
Know us better
Our Farm in Numbers
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family
23,000+
haskap plants
6
different varieties
100%
commitment to quality
Why You’ll Love Us
There has never been a better time to eat local. Local food means supporting the people around you. We’re in a fantastic time for local food.
- Best Flavour
- Better for You
- Safe
- Supporting Local Families
- Building Community
- Keeping Taxes Down
Try with our haskaps
Our News & Favourite Recipes
- Blizzards are RipeDid you know that our Blizzard variety of haskaps are a favourite? They are ripe and tasty! We’re open Sun-Fri from 8 am until 2 pm for picking. No appointment is necessary so come on out and pick your fill!Continue reading “Blizzards are Ripe”
- Berries to Pick Soon!Are you anxiously awaiting haskap season? It will be here soon! Our berries are turning purple. Indigo Gem will be the first variety ready to pick and we expect to be open by July 2. Our season is typically 6-7Continue reading “Berries to Pick Soon!”
- U-Pick Coming in July
Our berries are doing well and we’re planning for u-pick in July and August. Plan to come out and get your fill! In the meantime we’re happy to fill a haskap craving with some frozen berries or our haskap products.Continue reading “U-Pick Coming in July”
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