I have a few thousand of these i put in the forest behind my yard because so many seeds sprouted. I put 60 in my yard around the border. I have mostly males but still way more berries than i'll ever need. I figured out what to do with all the males though. I pluck the leaves and dry them for tea. i actually found bulk buyers. I made enough money just off the leaves to buy a new truck.
Hey there, since you’ve grown them from seed maybe you can help me. I just bought 7 female and 2 what I thought were males. When I looked more closely I realized they might actually be female. I can spot the difference between the two but only on large bushes, the large females are definitely females but these “males” are small cuttings (maybe 10 inches) and only have very tiny buds on them that look like females. I don’t believe that the guy I bought them from intentionally sold me three wrong thing and I’m wondering if I’m just not aware of a few things. Like when they’re small like that do they all resemble female until they’re bigger? I’m happy to have them either way it’s just going to determine where they get planted.
I have several mature see buckthorn and love them, but there are a few more facts that I think are important :-)! They are called SeabuckTHORN for a reason; the thorns are very large and they make pruning a job. The plant is also quite invasive, and will send out suckers quite a distance . Consequently they require considerable management, but it also makes them ideal for hedge row fences. The females can be pruned into beautiful large bonsai-like trees. The males grow much larger than the females. Unlike the few scattered berries on the video, my plants put on large clusters of berries… I cut off clusters, which makes picking off the berries much easier and less painful! Often I put berries in a bag and freeze them to throw a handful in smoothies. I’ve also thrown the whole clusters/leaves/branch and all into the steam juicer, and canned the tangy, oily, incredibly nutritious juice. If you don’t get around to harvesting, the berries are beautiful fall color, and the birds feed on them into December!
We planted two groups with a male between two females in Natural area of our yard. They were fenced, but chewed up by deer, antelope and elk. Widened the fenced area and laid down a lot of mulch. The plants are now suckering (or sprouting volunteers from seed) well beyond the fenced area. We’re in zone 3/4 outside Helena, Montana. The juice from mashed/processed berries needs a lot of sugar and tastes just like Tang. Thanks for the professional video. Oh, yea, mention the thorns!
Nice video. I didn't know they were dioecious when I was gifted some Sea Buckthorn years ago. After three years of great care, I learned all the plants were male. They looked great, but never did get fruit.
@@RaintreeNursery Newest research shows some short of microbiological advantage for cheese making, but as I am not a microbiologist cant explain that. And in Finland it may be a bit easier to find info on that in English - that Russia - even if Russian and English are more related to each other as languages than to Finn.
So glad to hear these love heat--I have just the place for them! As with many fruiting plants, should I not let them fruit the first year? I imagine it would be hard to knock off all these berries. :)
Realistically they won't fruit immediately anyway, so there is nothing to worry about. You might get a small number, but hardly enough to worry about removing.
Can you tell me if Seaberry juice would be a good alternative to citrus juice in things like Salsas and sauces? (I heard it's very tart) Thanks in advance.
We have planted them for several years in a row. All the females died and we now have a six foot tall male with no flowers or fruit. Le sigh. Can we have a couple females just for kicks to see if maybe fourth time is a charm lol
I just love how nobody talks about how obnoxiously these plants spread, not to mention the killer thorns. Can ANYBODY please discuss how to controll these ferocious plants?
Cheers! From two Canadian seaberry farmers!
I have a few thousand of these i put in the forest behind my yard because so many seeds sprouted. I put 60 in my yard around the border. I have mostly males but still way more berries than i'll ever need. I figured out what to do with all the males though. I pluck the leaves and dry them for tea. i actually found bulk buyers. I made enough money just off the leaves to buy a new truck.
WOW! Thanks for the info! I didn't know the leaves could be used for tea! You did GREAT with sales!
Hey there, since you’ve grown them from seed maybe you can help me. I just bought 7 female and 2 what I thought were males. When I looked more closely I realized they might actually be female. I can spot the difference between the two but only on large bushes, the large females are definitely females but these “males” are small cuttings (maybe 10 inches) and only have very tiny buds on them that look like females. I don’t believe that the guy I bought them from intentionally sold me three wrong thing and I’m wondering if I’m just not aware of a few things. Like when they’re small like that do they all resemble female until they’re bigger? I’m happy to have them either way it’s just going to determine where they get planted.
@@acsoul1 The young ones can be hard to identify.
@@Darkice77 can I send you some pictures?
I have several mature see buckthorn and love them, but there are a few more facts that I think are important :-)! They are called SeabuckTHORN for a reason; the thorns are very large and they make pruning a job. The plant is also quite invasive, and will send out suckers quite a distance . Consequently they require considerable management, but it also makes them ideal for hedge row fences. The females can be pruned into beautiful large bonsai-like trees. The males grow much larger than the females. Unlike the few scattered berries on the video, my plants put on large clusters of berries… I cut off clusters, which makes picking off the berries much easier and less painful! Often I put berries in a bag and freeze them to throw a handful in smoothies. I’ve also thrown the whole clusters/leaves/branch and all into the steam juicer, and canned the tangy, oily, incredibly nutritious juice. If you don’t get around to harvesting, the berries are beautiful fall color, and the birds feed on them into December!
Thank you for the extra information. Do deer eat them?
Nope deer do not eat them.
Bushes with thorns are non-hybrid and better for you.
EXCELLENT video on seaberries! I've tried growing them before but the plants died. After watching this I know what to do year as a re-do! Thank you!
Where did you go wrong? I have a male bush not doing well. Thank you.
We planted two groups with a male between two females in Natural area of our yard. They were fenced, but chewed up by deer, antelope and elk. Widened the fenced area and laid down a lot of mulch. The plants are now suckering (or sprouting volunteers from seed) well beyond the fenced area. We’re in zone 3/4 outside Helena, Montana. The juice from mashed/processed berries needs a lot of sugar and tastes just like Tang. Thanks for the professional video. Oh, yea, mention the thorns!
How do you care for it the 1st winter. Mine are small and my male is not doing well. Thank you!
I just bought one today! I was researching them all summer and I'm now craving them!
Great info!
Nice video. I didn't know they were dioecious when I was gifted some Sea Buckthorn years ago. After three years of great care, I learned all the plants were male. They looked great, but never did get fruit.
Oh wow! The more you know!
Buy some females. I would if I were you.
I saw this plant in a friend's yard - he had a pretty thicket of the stuff, as it root suckers, so plant where you have plenty of room!
They are grove forming in some areas!
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Love the videos. Living in north Idaho with a large deer, moose and elk presence are they attracted to sea berry?
Nothing is "deer proof", but Seaberry is pretty resin heavy and less likely to get eaten down.
@@RaintreeNursery Newest research shows some short of microbiological advantage for cheese making, but as I am not a microbiologist cant explain that. And in Finland it may be a bit easier to find info on that in English - that Russia - even if Russian and English are more related to each other as languages than to Finn.
@@lyrigageforge3259using the berries or another part of the plant?
So glad to hear these love heat--I have just the place for them! As with many fruiting plants, should I not let them fruit the first year? I imagine it would be hard to knock off all these berries. :)
Realistically they won't fruit immediately anyway, so there is nothing to worry about. You might get a small number, but hardly enough to worry about removing.
Really excited to try growing this. Looks like they're out of stock everywhere at the moment unfortunately.
Grew up with this plant on coastal Finland! How much annual rainfall do you think it needs?
What’s the flavor of the berry like? Or is it only really used medicinally and wouldn’t be pleasant for eating?
It's like Sunny Delight, but a little more fruity.
@@RaintreeNursery Wow!! That sounds pretty incredible! And I’m sure a very worthy fruit to grow for immune-boosting, thank you!
You have to add sweetener @@Chet_Thornbushel
Can you tell me if Seaberry juice would be a good alternative to citrus juice in things like Salsas and sauces? (I heard it's very tart) Thanks in advance.
If grown from seed how long would it take to determine sex of the plant ? Do they flower when they are seedlings?
Roughly 5-7 years at which point they can be sexed via the flowers.
We have planted them for several years in a row. All the females died and we now have a six foot tall male with no flowers or fruit. Le sigh. Can we have a couple females just for kicks to see if maybe fourth time is a charm lol
I just love how nobody talks about how obnoxiously these plants spread, not to mention the killer thorns. Can ANYBODY please discuss how to controll these ferocious plants?
You will need them, famines are coming.
There are different varieties of this plant, perhaps some don't have the thorns.