Description
The plant has origin in the nepal and migrated to other parts of the world after the last glacial era. It is cultivated as an agricultural plant in germany, france, india and china, being china’s major producer.
Seabuckthorn is widely used in europe and asia as a powerful anti-oxidant, important source of vitamin c and an oil to cure different illnesses. The species are dynamic, fruiting is necessary male and feminine plant.
Resistant to wind, dry, frost and salinity of soil and air. Extremely adaptable.
Recovery and stabilizer of soil and water, windbreaker, animal feeding, live circuit.
Your fruits are used in a large variety of products and sub-products.
Various pharmacological activities are cited, such as citoprotetor, anti-stress, immunomodulator, hepatoprotetor, anti-microbial and regeneration of tissues have been reported.
The fruit has a high vitamin c (in average: 695 mg per 100 grams), about 15 times larger than orange, in addition to carotenoids, vitamin and, amino acids, dietary minerals and others …
The fruit can be used to make cakes, compotes, jellies, cremes and liqueurs. Both the juice as pulp has various other potential applications in food and beverages, as special beers, baby feeding, base of various juices, nutrition supplements.
For the centuries, the people of asia have used any plant to prevent and treat several diseases. Your medicinal use is well documented in asia and europe, where more than 10 different drugs were developed from the plant.
Both the leaves, as different by-products were developed for weight gain in animal feeding. Also used in feeding fish and birds.
Germination Guide
🌍 Cold-temperate regions of Europe and Asia, from Atlantic coasts to Mongolia, China, and Pakistan
Moderate
Hippophae rhamnoides, commonly known as sea buckthorn or seaberry, is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to cold-temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Seeds exhibit deep dormancy requiring cold stratification to germinate successfully. When properly pretreated with scarification and 90 days of cold, moist stratification at 4°C, germination rates of 75-90% are achievable, making it a moderately difficult but rewarding species to propagate from seed.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
14 – 30 days
Temperature
Min 15°C
Ideal 20°C
Max 30°C
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 24 hours
Soak scarified seeds in room temperature water for 24 hours before stratification to soften the seed coat and promote imbibition.
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Mechanical scarification
Gently rub seeds between two sheets of fine sandpaper to slightly damage the seed coat and facilitate water absorption. Do not press too hard or remove the entire outer coating.
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Cold stratification — 90 days at 4°C
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Additional notes
Combine mechanical scarification with 24-hour soaking, followed by 90 days of cold moist stratification at 4°C. Some sources report that 60-90 days cold stratification is sufficient. Alternative: direct autumn sowing without prior treatment.
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Sandy or loamy seed-starting mix, well-draining, or sand/peat mix for stratification
Recommended container
Deep pots or plug trays
Growing Tips
Scarify seeds mechanically on sandpaper, soak for 24 hours in room temperature water, then stratify in moist sand or peat at 4°C for 90 days in the refrigerator. Sow seeds shallow (5mm deep) in well-draining sandy loam and maintain consistent moisture. Germination occurs best at temperatures between 15-25°C and usually begins within 2-4 weeks after sowing. Fluctuating temperatures can enhance results. Seeds can also be sown directly outdoors in autumn without prior treatment—nature will provide the necessary cold period over winter. Plant multiple seedlings to ensure both male and female plants for berry production.
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