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Haskap (Honeyberry): how much to plant.

A family of 4 eating haskap (honeyberry) a few times a week needs about 3 plants in ~72 sq ft, worth about $27 a year at the store. Here are the exact numbers for your household, and when to plant in every zone.

How much to plant

Plants, space, seeds, and value.

Counts assume about 3 servings per person per week with a germination buffer built in. Store value uses ~$3.00/lb retail — an estimate that varies by region and season.

HouseholdPlantsBed spaceSeeds to buyStore value / yr
1 person1~24 sq ft~2~$9
2 people2~48 sq ft~3~$18
4 people3~72 sq ft~4~$27
6 people4~96 sq ft~5~$36

Spacing

48" in row · 72" between rows

Sow depth

0"

Days to harvest

90 from seed

When to plant

Sow windows by USDA zone, 2026.

Zone dates are typical, not exact. The free planner uses your ZIP code's frost dates, not just the zone, and shifts every window to match.

ZoneSpring sow windowFall sow window
Zone 3Apr 15 – May 22
Zone 4Apr 10 – May 17
Zone 5Mar 31 – May 7
Zone 6Mar 21 – Apr 27
Zone 7Mar 6 – Apr 12
Zone 8Feb 23 – Apr 1
Zone 9Jan 21 – Feb 27
Zone 10Jan 1 – Feb 7

Know before you grow

The practical stuff.

Yield

About 3 lbs per plant over ~2 productive weeks (~3 lb).

Watch for

Spotted wing drosophila · Japanese beetles · Aphids · Powdery mildew & gray mold — the pest guide covers organic fixes for each, and Pest Radar shows what gardeners near you are reporting right now.

Stop guessing. Get your exact numbers.

Tell the free planner what you want to eat and who you're feeding. It returns plant counts, spacing, and frost-safe sow dates for your ZIP code — not just your zone — in about 60 seconds.