
Prorachnaya Sea Buckthorn (Female)
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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