Seaberry (Sea Buckthorn) is a versatile, drought-tolerant fruit tree with exceptional saline resistance and soil-stabilizing, nitrogen-fixing properties. Native to Europe and Asia, it thrives in various conditions and produces vibrant, vitamin-rich berries packed with antioxidants and 9x more vitamin C than oranges.
Key Features:
Fruit Uses: Superfood berries for tea, jams, jellies, juice, or dried like raisins.
Growth: Cold-hardy to Zones 3–8, grows up to 30 ft if unpruned, and doubles as a hedge when planted in rows.
Sun/Soil: Full sun; thrives in neutral to acidic soils, even in poor or drought conditions.
Pollination: Requires male and female plants for fruiting.
Germination Tips:
Cold stratify seeds for 1–3 months if not fall-planted.
Scarify by soaking seeds in water for 2 days.
Sow on moist soil surface with sunlight exposure.
Germinates in 2 weeks with a 92% success rate.
Bring beauty, resilience, and a superfood harvest to your garden with Seaberry Seeds!
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.