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Posted: Jul/30/2008 7:30 AM PST
I bought a bush from a nursery this year. I would like to think as popular as this place is in our area that they know what they are talking about but I wanted to ask here. Anyway, this spring I bought a Honeysuckle bush(does not vine). Well, I got the very pretty pink flowers and now it has been covered in the red berries. I was looking online and I can't seem to find if these berries are edible. My kids keep asking if they can eat them and I have to tell them no because I don't know. One link will say yes and another will say no. Then I even found a link where a person asked the same question and she was told by another that honeysuckles do not berry. Well, I know that to be false so here I am still confused. Does anyone know? |
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Posted: Jul/30/2008 7:56 AM PST
I don't think the berries are fit for human consumption although the birds like them. The same thing happened to me with hyacinth beans ~ some say edible, others say not. When in doubt, I wouldn't hazard a taste. |
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Posted: Jul/30/2008 9:17 AM PST
I tried calling the company I got it from and the lady seemed to not know exactly. She asked another person there. She came back and told me they are ok to eat but she still sounded alittle unsure  She also said she doesn't think they would taste very good. Well, even though they said they are ok I still told my kids NO! I don't feel right having my kids be the test dummies in that trial! 
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Posted: Jul/30/2008 8:09 PM PST
"When in doubt, don't!" *********************** Also- call poison control (National Capital Poison Center- www.poison.org)) and ask! 1.800.222.1222 |
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Posted: Jul/31/2008 8:11 AM PST
I didn't think of that! Thanks I think I will give them a call. |
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Posted: Jul/31/2008 9:40 AM PST
Here's my two cents: Since there doesn't seem to be any info regarding their edibility I wouldn't eat them! Just remember, just because it's safe for birds doesn't mean it's safe for us  I'll trade you for some of those seeds or a cutting from your bush- I just LOVE honeysuckles
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Posted: Jul/31/2008 10:20 AM PST
Believe me if I knew how to send a cutting I would love to trade with people! I have been asked for some of the seeds from my hollyhock but seeds are easy to send. It really is a very pretty bush. Now I just need to get my hands on the vining honeysuckle! I would like at least two of them! |
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Posted: Aug/01/2008 8:43 AM PST
Be very careful of your vining honeysuckle choices!!! Stay away from: Japanese, Morrow, Tartarian- they are all invasive non-natives and unfortunately offered for sale everywhere  . Go with Lonicera Sempervirens, coral- it's a native vine that doesn't get out of control Pretty much any honeysuckle that has fused upper leaves is a safe bet Just do a little homework before buying.Just try cutting off a piece (or more LOL) that's about 4-6 inches long. Strip all but the last few leaves off, and put in water or soil-less medium. If put in soil-less medium, cover the pot with a plastic bag to keep the humidity up and mist often. Usually you will start to see roots in a few weeks with either method
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Posted: Aug/02/2008 4:19 AM PST
Normally I stick with starting plants in water. Just seems to work better for me. The less I have to remember to water the better  I do wonder however is it better to keep the cuttings once put in water.....is it better to keep them in outside where they can get sun? I normally put them in a bucket in my garage and that seems to work but I wasn't sure if they should have sun?
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Posted: Aug/02/2008 7:41 AM PST
I put my "slips" (cuttings rooted in water) on my kitchen and dining room windowsills. They get southern exposure there, but aren't subjected to the heat of outside. A shady spot outside would work well too
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