SOPERNITSA GORYANKA

Soperitsa Goryanka – a blueberry honeysuckle variety developed by FGBNU 'Kamchatka Scientific Research Institute of Agriculture'. The plant is of medium height and width, with straight brown-red shoots. Leaves are small and dark green, while the fruits are medium-sized, oval, bumpy, bluish-blue, weighing about 0.9 g. The berries are juicy and do not drop when ripe, making them suitable for transportation and further processing.

The taste of the berries combines acid-sweet notes with a pronounced bitterness; the sensory evaluation of fresh fruits is 3.5–4 points, and processed products reach up to 4.5. The skin is thin, the peduncle is short and green. Despite moderate yield (about 2 kg/bush), the variety is distinguished by high winter hardiness and resistance to cold climatic conditions.

The variety is not recommended for cultivation in the forest-steppe zone of the Krasnoyarsk Krai, where it shows low productivity and unpleasant taste. In more suitable regions, honeysuckle 'Soperitsa Goryanka' can become a valuable source of berries both for direct consumption and for the production of confectionery, jams, and juices.