Honeyberries (Lonicera caerulea), which are in the same family as blooming honeysuckle, taste like a cross between raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.
They are good to eat because they are high in healthy anti-oxidants and vitamin C, and more farmers are growing them as they are used by the food industry to flavour ice cream, confectionery and preserves.
For the past two years, the Environment Department has been investigating new crops to help improve soil quality and combat pests that have resulted from growing potatoes in the same ground year after year. At yesterday’s Jersey Farming Conference, Environment Minister Steve Luce said that finding new crops and increased rotation could also have wider benefits.
The honeyberry trials are due to begin in the spring.
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