Orchard Design

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How to Improve Clay Soil for Sea Buckthorn (Drainage, Stability & Root Health)

Mature sea buckthorn shrubs growing in field conditions, showing dense canopy and heavy fruit load typical of tall shrubs planted in clay soil

Can Sea Buckthorn Grow in Clay Soil? Sea buckthorn hates wet feet. That’s the starting point. Heavy clay soil drains slowly. When drainage is slow, roots sit in water longer than they should. And when roots sit in water, they lose access to oxygen. That’s the real issue with clay soil — not fertility, not […]