Prorachnaya Sea Buckthorn (Female)

Species: Hippophae rhamnoides

History: Aside from its Russian origins, it is difficult to determine more about Prorachnaya sea buckthorn in English.

Why We Grow It: This Russian variety boasts heavy crops of large berries with a high oil content. Even better, this variety has relatively few thorns which makes picking said berries that much easier for the grower.

Canadian Hardiness Zone: 3

Soil Preference: Prefers clay loam but adaptable to different soil types

Growth Habits and Disease Resistance: Produces large crops. No notable pests or diseases.

Thorns: Yes, but this variety has relatively few thorns

Sun/Shade: Full sun (approx. 8-10 hours of sun daily)

Pollination: Requires a male plant for pollination in order to produce fruit

Flowering Time: May

Bloom Colour: Yellowish-white

Ripens: Late August

Storage: Keeps up to two weeks in the fridge

Recommended Use: Cooking, baking, jam, wine, juice, tea, animal fodder

Size: 1 year plant in 3" pot, ~20cm above soil