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- Sea buckthorn and its harvest time: Different from variety to variety
- Male + female = fruits
- Various factors determine the harvest time
- The different varieties with their individual maturity and harvest time
- Wait, but not too long ...
- Tips & Tricks
Sea buckthorn and its harvest time: Different from variety to variety
As wild fruit, the sea buckthorn belongs to the fruits with the highest vitamin C content. In addition, its berries are tasty and suitable for many preparations. But beware: The prerequisite is that the berries are harvested at the right time!
Male + female = fruits
Only the female varieties of sea buckthorn bear fruits. But only if there is a male sea buckthorn nearby. So do not trust your luck, but plant both a male and a female plant.
Various factors determine the harvest time
Depending on various factors such as location, climate, weather conditions and size of the fruit, the berries of the sea buckthorn mature at different times. Therefore, the harvest time varies from species to variety.
The different varieties with their individual maturity and harvest time
The berries of the sea buckthorn are usually mature between the end of August and September. However, in order not to miss the perfect ripening time, you should harvest the berries depending on the variety.
The variety Frugana matures early compared to other varieties. On the other hand, the Leikora variety matures much later. Here are the different harvest times of the sea buckthorn species summarized:
Wait, but not too long ...
Although the berries of the sea buckthorn mature between August and September, they can be harvested until December without any significant loss of taste. But: It is advisable not to wait too long to harvest. Birds and small mammals like the berries as food source in the cooler season ...
Tips & Tricks
Immediately after harvesting, the sea buckthorn berries are ripe for enjoyment. As they quickly lose quality, they should be consumed as quickly as possible or further processed.