Anyone can grow sea buckthorn in their own garden. No special knowledge is required for this, since the plant thrives almost everywhere. But: If a few points are ignored, serious disadvantages such as destroyed path plates, a sick appearance and a failure of the harvest can arise…

Which varieties are suitable for the garden?

The wild species is less suitable because it spreads quickly and aggressively via its root stolons. The following cultivars are much more suitable for the garden:

  • Askola
  • Dorana
  • Frugana
  • Hergo
  • leikora
  • poll mix

What is the ideal location?

Sea buckthorn needs a light-flooded location. It should not be planted under trees as it can reach a height of up to 6m. It can also thrive in semi-shade, whereas it is not satisfied with a shady place.

Almost all soils are tolerated by sea buckthorn. It prefers well-drained, loose and sandy substrates. The substrate should be slightly acidic to neutral and have a low nutrient content. In addition, attention should be paid to a dry to slightly moist environment. The shrub can cope fabulously with temporary flooding as well as with drought.

Which neighbors are comfortable in his presence?

It is best to plant sea buckthorn for yourself, as it can easily displace less competitive plants with its root suckers. Otherwise, other wild fruit trees and trees that feed birds are suitable as neighbors for the sea buckthorn.

What distance should be maintained to neighboring plants?

Sea buckthorn wants 3 to 4 m of free space. However, if it is cut regularly, a distance of 2 m from other plants is sufficient. If several sea buckthorn bushes are planted, they can be placed right next to each other. They will later result in a dense hedge.

When is sea buckthorn planted?

Early container plants can be planted outdoors all year round. However, it is ideal to plant the plants between October and November or the end of February. Since they do not tolerate being transplanted later, the choice of location should be well considered. The flowers appear for the first time three to four years after planting.

How can it be increased later?

Sea buckthorn can be propagated via offshoots, offshoots, seeds and cuttings. The best way to recommend it is to propagate from its root suckers. With them, the plant forms dense hedges on its own after a few years if it is not trimmed regularly.

If you want to do without the many root suckers, you should opt for a root barrier and let this into the ground when planting. Alternatively, there are varieties such as the Frugana variety, whose urge to spread is significantly lower than that of other varieties or the wild species.

tips and tricks

Plant both a male and at least one female if you don't want to go without the berries. Be sure to place the female plants in the slipstream of the male plants.

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Vegetable garden