Common Harvesting Methods For Sea Buckthorn: A Commercial Growers Guide
Common Harvesting Methods For Sea Buckthorn In 2009, I embarked on a comprehensive study of the diverse sea buckthorn cultivars found in our region and across the globe. This journey led me to a remarkable opportunity to learn from the president of the European Sea Buckthorn Association, a seasoned expert with a profound understanding of […]
Growing and Harvesting Sea Buckthorn: A Permaculturist’s Guide
The Importance of Sustainable Growing And Harvesting Practices. In pursuing a self-sufficient lifestyle, permaculture and homesteading enthusiasts often turn to resilient and nutritionally rich plants like sea buckthorn. Although still considered a new crop for many North Americans to discover, as its popularity grows, the need for sustainable growing and harvesting practices becomes more crucial […]
Frequently Asked Questions – Sea Buckthorn
Providing Answers To Our Most Frequent Questions About Sea Buckthorn For those considering adding sea buckthorn to their garden, landscape, or commercial crops, there are often questions about its care, benefits, and suitability for specific conditions. Here, I answer some of the most frequently asked questions I have received over the years about sea buckthorn […]
Why is sea buckthorn great for permaculture projects?
Permaculture embraces symbiotic living – Sea Buckthorn embodies it. Permaculture gardening has gained widespread popularity for many reasons that resonate with contemporary global concerns and desires for sustainable living. At its core, a permaculture garden offers a holistic approach to agriculture and design rooted in principles that mimic natural ecosystems. It promises to produce food […]
Sea Buckthorn: Common Problems, Pests, and Diseases
Sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is a vigorous plant renowned for its rich nutritional profile and numerous health benefits. It is sturdy and can withstand harsh conditions, but like any other plant, it is susceptible to a range of issues, from environmental stressors to pest invasions and diseases. These problems can significantly impact the plant’s growth, […]
How to plant your bare root sea buckthorn shrub
Some basic planting guidelines you can follow to best succeed in growing a healthy and vigorous sea buckthorn shrub. First, the selected area for planting your bare-root sea buckthorn shrub should receive 6-8 hours of full sunlight daily. The soil must be well-draining, with a stable ph; a 6-7 ph range is ideal. -Soak roots […]
U-Pick Sea buckthorn berries
The best orchards for U-Pick Sea buckthorn berries There are some pretty tasty and unusual fruits to be discovered all across the lovely countryside of Quebec. So, you could say – “nous aimons les petits fruits!” The U-pick season in Quebec begins in June with a trip to the favourite strawberry field then ends in […]
Growing Sea Buckthorn 102
Planning for optimum pollination. Before planting your first seaberry trees, you will want to plan a few things carefully. Understanding the differences between the many sea buckthorn varieties will help you select the right ones to bring to your chosen market. Also, proper pollination is important to achieve a high yielding orchard. By carefully planning […]
Growing Sea Buckthorn -101
Seabuckthorn is a medium sized deciduous shrub which grows up to the size of a small tree. If I could compare sea buckthorn to other known garden plants, -I’d say it has deep green, willow like leaves which shine with a silver glow in the sunlight. And a single sea buckthorn tree can grow up […]
