As a wild fruit, sea buckthorn is one of the fruits with the highest vitamin C content. In addition, its berries are tasty and suitable for many preparations. But be careful: the prerequisite is that the berries are harvested at the right time!

Male + female = fruits

Only the female varieties of sea buckthorn bear fruit. But only if there is a male sea buckthorn nearby. So do not trust your luck, but plant both a male and a female plant.

Various factors determine the harvest time

Depending on various factors such as location, climate, weather conditions and size of the fruit, the sea buckthorn berries ripen at different times. Therefore, the harvest time varies from variety to variety.

The different varieties with their individual maturity and harvest time

Sea buckthorn berries are usually ripe between late August and September. However, in order not to miss the perfect ripening time, you should harvest the berries depending on the variety.

The Frugana variety ripens earlier than other varieties. The Leikora variety, on the other hand, matures much later. Here are the different harvest times of the sea buckthorn varieties:

  • Leikora: mid-September to early October
  • Askola: late August to September
  • Hergo: late August to mid-September
  • Frugana: early August to early September

Yes, but don't wait too long…

Although the berries of the sea buckthorn are ripe between August and September, they can be harvested until December without much loss of taste. However, it is advisable not to wait too long before harvesting. Birds and small mammals like the berries as a source of food in the cooler seasons…

tips and tricks

Immediately after harvesting, the sea buckthorn berries are ready to eat. Since they quickly lose quality, they should be consumed or processed as soon as possible.

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Vegetable garden