Haskap berries vary from plant to plant

What makes the haskap berries so appealing is their nutrients. They are said to have three times the antioxidants of wild blueberries.

The fruit of a haskap varies from plant to plant in taste. Some are tart, others sweet. Often it’s a combination that’s best for pie or jelly.

“The mix is what makes the unique taste,” Deborah Geck says.

The berries the Gecks grow will be completely organic. There are also strict standards for harvesting. Any that fall on the ground have to be left there to prevent contamination. Haskaps are hardy and the blossoms are rarely affected by frost like the one that impacted other crops in the province this year.