| Variety | Size (mm) | Sugar (Brix) | Harvest Window | Best Use | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 14-16 mm (Large) | 14-18% (Very High) | Late Season (July) | Fresh eating, wine, jam | | Honeywood | 10-12 mm (Medium) | 11-13% (Moderate) | Mid Season (Late June) | Pies, freezing | | Northline | 12-14 mm (Large) | 10-12% (Low) | Early Season (Mid June) | Processing, syrup | | Smoky | 8-10 mm (Small) | 11-12% (Moderate) | Late Season (July) | Wildlife plots |
Introduction: A Berry with a Legacy When you first hear the name "Sweet Riley Saskatoon," you might imagine a character from a folk song or a quaint town in the Canadian Prairies. In reality, it is neither. It is, however, one of the most remarkable fruit cultivars to emerge from the fertile soils of Western Canada in the last fifty years. sweet riley saskatoon
In the United States, look to specialty nurseries like (ND) or One Green World (OR). In Canada, Saskatoon Berry Farms Inc. and Prairie Plant Systems are reliable sources. | Variety | Size (mm) | Sugar (Brix)
The "Riley" cultivars (including the original Riley and the Sweet Riley) were discovered growing wild in the boreal transition zone of central Saskatchewan. The family noticed one particular plant that consistently produced fruit that was larger, juicier, and significantly sweeter than its neighbors. Through careful clonal propagation—taking cuttings rather than growing from seed—they stabilized the traits. In the United States, look to specialty nurseries