Growing Information for Sea Buckthorn:
Position
Plant your sea buckthorn bushes in full sun, about a metre apart from one another (more than one plant is required so that they can cross-pollinate). They will not fruit in the shade.
Size
The sea buckthorn is a large, thorny shrub that makes a great hedge. They can reach between 2 and 4 metres high.
Soil
This plant isn’t fussy at all and can tolerate most soil types and climates. Add volcanic rock dust, which has organic minerals and trace elements to boost soil health and increase important micro-organisms.
Watering
Once your sea buckthorn is established, it is quite drought- and disease-tolerant. Berry plants prefer only the soil to be watered and not their leaves. If there has been no rain, ensure a good soak every 2 to 3 days once planted.
If they don’t get enough water after they’ve been planted, they may easily die.
Mulch
Apply organic mulch to your berry plants all year round.
Use from 2 to 5 centimetres of pine bark mulch to protect the roots from UV damage and drying out. It retains moisture, and maintains an optimal pH. Do not let the mulch touch the plant stem, as it may cause infection or rot.
Fertilising
Apply our slow-release all-plant fertiliser. Apply 1 teaspoon every 4-5 months. The roots will absorb what they need.
Pruning
Moderate pruning will increase the yield and fruiting life of the plants. Remove overlapping branches and cut long branches to encourage the development of lateral shoots. Mature fruiting plants should be pruned to allow more light penetration.
