Everyone knows strawberries and blueberries - but here are nine berries you've probably never heard of.
Fresh, juicy and delicious - berries from your own garden are just heavenly and a real temptation for those with a sweet tooth. But in addition to the classics such as strawberries, currants or raspberries, there are also numerous types of berries that are still true rarities in Germany. These berries impress with unusual colors, remarkable flowers or completely new taste experiences and definitely deserve a place in the garden.
In this article we will show you which berries you probably have never heard of but should definitely not miss.
9. Pink Currant
The currant (Ribes) is a well-known favorite in German gardens. But few people know that in addition to the well-known red and black berries, there is also a third color variation: the pink currant. In fact, this is a lighter variant of the red currant (Ribes ruberum), which hardly differs from the normal currant in cultivation, but shines with delicate pink fruits. In addition, pink currant varieties such as "Rosa Sport®" or "Rosa Helene" shine with a sweet-sour taste - so the currant jam will soon not only enchant your palate, the plant is also a real eye-catcher with its unique color.
8. Tayberry
Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) and blackberries (Rubus fructicosus) are among the most popular berries of all. But what would the result be if you crossed the two berries? Quite simply: the tayberry (Rubus fructicosus x idaeus). Even if the tayberry is not so well known to us, it cannot hide its similarity to the berry classics - while the long, prickly shoots of the tayberry are strongly reminiscent of blackberries, the fruits look confusingly similar to raspberries. The berry is particularly popular because of its robustness and very good winter hardiness. But you toofresh, slightly tart aroma is one reason why the tayberry is an asset to any garden.
7. Gooseberry
Whereas the gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa) was found in almost every bed in grandma's time, today it is rarely found. The eponymous spines and a high susceptibility to gooseberry powdery mildew have ensured that many gardeners have banned the plants from their beds. But soon the gooseberry could be planted again in many gardens, because new varieties - completely free of the main problems of the gooseberry - make the plant attractive again for hobby gardeners. For example, the 'Captivor Red' and 'Spinefree' varieties have almost no spines that could hurt you during harvesting and are also considered mildew resistant. So you can grow gooseberries in your own garden without any worries and enjoy their sweet and sour aroma.
6. Red Mulberry
You want an ornamental tree that is also useful? Then the red mulberry (Morus rubra) is just right for you. The mulberry species originally comes from America, which is why it is also called American mulberry, but has long been an insider tip in Germany. The mulberry tree can grow up to 15 meters high and impresses with its wide crown and large, decoratively jagged leaves. From May, the mulberry tree turns into a real feast for the eyes and bears numerous willow cat-shaped flowers. The berries of the red mulberry can be harvested from July when they have turned a dark red, almost black colour. The red mulberry shines on the tongue with a juicy-sweet taste and quickly convinces people who did not know the berry before.
5. Loganberry
Just like the tayberry, the loganberry (Rubus x loganobaccus) is a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry, but was cultivated as early as the 19th century. The positive properties of both plants were combined. The loganberry is particularly vigorous, bears larger fruits than the raspberry and is also considered to be extremely easy to care for. The pulp of the loganberry is firm and rich in vitamin C. Due to its rather sour taste, the loganberry is usually processed into jams, syrup or cakes, but of course it can also be usedsimply eaten raw.
Tip: You can give your special berry bushes an optimal start with a suitable soil.
4." Salmonberry
A salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis)? And should it taste good? It's probably something like this for many people when they hear about her for the first time. Fortunately, the salmonberry (also known as raspberry) does not taste like fish, but deliciously sweet. The name most likely comes from the salmonberry's harvest season, which coincided with the arrival of spring salmon on the Columbia River in North America. The salmonberry is not only interesting for the garden because of its delicious fruits: The salmonberry is also particularly popular because of its spectacular flowers. With their intense pink, filled petals, these are almost reminiscent of roses and are simply breathtakingly beautiful.
3. Schisandra Berry
Schisandra Berry? Never heard. As unknown as the schisandra berry is to us, it is very popular in Asia. Here the berries of the schisandra plant (Schisandra chinensis), also known as the cleft basket, are said to have a healing effect and are considered to be extremely he althy. Due to its many vitamins and other anti-inflammatory substances, one cannot deny the he alth-promoting effect of the berry. The taste, on the other hand, takes some getting used to: In Chinese, the schisandra berry is also called the "berry of the five tastes" because it is said to taste sweet, sour, s alty, bitter and pungent. With this unusual combination of flavors, the schisandra berry is not everyone's favorite and is certainly not suitable for those with a sweet tooth.
2. Cloudberry
Cloudberry, peat berry, cloudberry or marsh blackberry - the cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus) has many names. The plant is closely related to the raspberry and originally comes from Scandinavia. So it is not surprising that the cloudberry from the far north is hardy. In fact, despite its fragile appearance, the berry can withstand temperatures as low as -40 °C. But the cloudberry is not only so popular in Scandinavia because of its extraordinary robustness. The taste of the sweet berry is also not to be scoffed at: your taste should bebe sweet with a spiciness that is difficult to define. Especially in Lapland, the berry is so popular that it is considered a landmark and is also referred to as "Lapland's gold".
1. Black Honeyberry
The name says it all: The black honeyberry (Ribes divaricatum) not only impresses with its dark colour, but also has a taste reminiscent of sweet honey. Honeyberries are particularly popular in the USA and Canada because of their taste, but the plant is relatively unknown here. However, that should change quickly - the black honeyberry is not only extremely tasty, but also very robust. It reliably withstands wind and weather and is only very rarely attacked by powdery mildew. The plant also bears fruit reliably, giving us plenty of its sweet, cherry-sized berries every year - making it a perfect choice for home gardens.
Have we aroused your interest in special plants? Then have a look at our article on “Unknown Fruit Varieties: 10 Unusual & Exotic Varieties”.
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