Seaberry can handle a wide range of soils and range from dry to wet. It needs full sun however to do well. Since it is a nitrogen fixer in association with bacteria around its roots, it seems to do well in poor soils too. The two in the video are right next to asphalt driveways, pretty degraded soils to begin with. I always like to mulch, usually with wood chips, and that helps establishment and soil health too.
I planted a thousand seeds and about 60% of them are growing now. I'm putting them all over my yard and the rest are going in the forest next to my house. I can't wait till they grown up.
@Blue Forest Plants Fantastic video... and plants! Two questions: 1. How old are the seaberry plants featured? 2. What's the soil like they're growing in? Thanks!
I am growing my seaberries from the seeds I found in frozen fruit! It will take a while. Is it recommended to prune the tops off, so they don't get so tall? I would like to keep them as decorative trees, as well as fruit bearing for my smoothies. How far to space them ?
You can certainly prune back seaberry pretty hard. A couple of considerations with that: 1) the berries fruit on second year wood, so pruning back new grow will prevent fruiting. If you want to prune for size/shape I would recommend pruning about half the plant one year and the other half the following year to ensure continuous fruit bearing sections. 2) Seaberry likes to sucker already, and pruning will only encourage this tendency. Be prepared for it when you select your planting location. Spacing depends on what you are going for. If you want a contiguous hedge, 1-1.5m would be appropriate. If you want access to all sides of the plant, 2.5-3m would be better. Happy growing.
You can harvest the leaves when mature from early summer until autumn. I would suggest leaving more leaves or waiting until autumn to harvest from female plants to ensure good berry formations occurs.
I have two sea berries about 4 years old. Never had any fruits from either one. I wonder if they are both males or both females. How long does it take to get some fruits? Thanks
It can vary in time for fruit depending on age, location, and local conditions. Generally I would expect fruit by year 5 from a seedling, but of course if you have both female or male that would be a problem. How big are your plants and how old where they when you got them? Are they planted in full sun? What region are you in?
@@blueforestplants1563 Hi, thanks for your reply. They are about 4 feet tall now, we got them as seedling in a pot, don't remember how old they were when my gardener friend gifted them to us. They are planted in full sun. I am in Northern California, Berkeley area. They are not doing much except taking up space that can be used for beans and tomatoes! Also, they are very prickly and I have to be careful not to brush against them! We are thinking of pulling them out, but I saw your video and thought they may give us some fruits soon!
Any tips on soil types/ preferences? What is your soil like? Do you amend or have any unique planting techniques?
Seaberry can handle a wide range of soils and range from dry to wet. It needs full sun however to do well. Since it is a nitrogen fixer in association with bacteria around its roots, it seems to do well in poor soils too. The two in the video are right next to asphalt driveways, pretty degraded soils to begin with. I always like to mulch, usually with wood chips, and that helps establishment and soil health too.
I planted a thousand seeds and about 60% of them are growing now. I'm putting them all over my yard and the rest are going in the forest next to my house. I can't wait till they grown up.
Wow! Ang ganda nman! Sana makahingi sa yo ng seeds kaso nasa Pilipinas ako.
@Blue Forest Plants Fantastic video... and plants! Two questions: 1. How old are the seaberry plants featured? 2. What's the soil like they're growing in? Thanks!
Never mind. Found the answers in the comments.
I could barely hear your commentary
That's HUGE, I thought they only got 6 feet tall! Bummer!
What variety is this please
I am growing my seaberries from the seeds I found in frozen fruit! It will take a while. Is it recommended to prune the tops off, so they don't get so tall? I would like to keep them as decorative trees, as well as fruit bearing for my smoothies. How far to space them ?
You can certainly prune back seaberry pretty hard. A couple of considerations with that: 1) the berries fruit on second year wood, so pruning back new grow will prevent fruiting. If you want to prune for size/shape I would recommend pruning about half the plant one year and the other half the following year to ensure continuous fruit bearing sections. 2) Seaberry likes to sucker already, and pruning will only encourage this tendency. Be prepared for it when you select your planting location.
Spacing depends on what you are going for. If you want a contiguous hedge, 1-1.5m would be appropriate. If you want access to all sides of the plant, 2.5-3m would be better. Happy growing.
How old are your female seaberrys? How fast do they grow?
I would say 7-8yrs old. The do grow pretty quickly once established in a favorable location - FULL SUN. From a seedling you could have fruit in 5 yrs.
When would one strip the leaves to make tea?
You can harvest the leaves when mature from early summer until autumn. I would suggest leaving more leaves or waiting until autumn to harvest from female plants to ensure good berry formations occurs.
I have two sea berries about 4 years old. Never had any fruits from either one. I wonder if they are both males or both females. How long does it take to get some fruits? Thanks
It can vary in time for fruit depending on age, location, and local conditions. Generally I would expect fruit by year 5 from a seedling, but of course if you have both female or male that would be a problem. How big are your plants and how old where they when you got them? Are they planted in full sun? What region are you in?
@@blueforestplants1563 Hi, thanks for your reply. They are about 4 feet tall now, we got them as seedling in a pot, don't remember how old they were when my gardener friend gifted them to us. They are planted in full sun. I am in Northern California, Berkeley area. They are not doing much except taking up space that can be used for beans and tomatoes! Also, they are very prickly and I have to be careful not to brush against them! We are thinking of pulling them out, but I saw your video and thought they may give us some fruits soon!
How old is the plant
7
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