Reproduction of sea buckthorn: a description of the best breeding methods

Many gardeners love and appreciate sea buckthorn for its wonderful properties and healing effects on the body. Gardeners - beginners start planting sea buckthorn by buying seedlings from specialized stores. But the fact is that it is quite difficult to find and choose a really high-quality seedling for planting the first time.
Sea buckthorn is a plant that can be both "man" and "woman". This means that in order to obtain a good harvest of high quality, the trees must be distributed together. Reproduction of sea buckthorn can also be done in several ways, which you will learn about from our article.

Breeding methods for sea buckthorn

Sea buckthorn is so prized among gardeners for its medicinal properties. Today, thanks to the high-quality work of breeders, many different varieties of sea buckthorn have been bred and known.
In order to significantly increase the amount of sea buckthorn on the site, you do not need to resort to extreme measures and again turn to specialized stores for the purchase of seedlings. There are many ways to help you propagate this valuable tree on your site.
What are the methods of breeding sea buckthorn?
1. Distribution by shoots;
2. Reproduction by layering;
3. Increasing the number of seeds;
4. By dividing the bush;
5. With the help of cuttings: lignified and green.
Of course, everyone decides for himself which method is suitable and suits more. Let's take a closer look at each of them so that after reading there are no questions and doubts about the choice.

Spread of sea buckthorn overgrowth

For those who want to distribute this beautiful plant as quickly as possible, we recommend taking a closer look at this method.
Shoots are taken as material for planting. It is necessary to injure the sea buckthorn root system with all known tools - a shovel. But we note that you could not have hurt the roots on purpose, since the root system of the sea buckthorn is widely spread in the soil. Then you need to build a hill next spring. These actions must be performed with special care. Next, you need to separate the roots and offspring with a knife.
The place for planting must be prepared in advance in the fall, and then our material must be planted. Further, without fail, it will be necessary to feed the plant with additives and, of course, water it regularly.
Propagation using lignified cuttings
The preparation of such cuttings must be done in advance - usually the last autumn month is chosen. The thickness of the cuttings should not be less than five millimeters, then they need to be removed in the snow. When spring finally comes, you need to cut the cuttings. The length should be about twenty centimeters.
Further, after carrying out this procedure, the cuttings must be immersed in water for a long period of time - about two weeks. During this time, the first buds appear and even bloom on the cuttings, and you can notice small rudiments of the root system.
It is necessary to prepare the place where you will plant the sea buckthorn in advance. During the period of digging up the soil in the fall, about eight to nine kilograms of humus to one meter should be brought into the ground. In the spring, you need to dig again, and then very carefully trim the area ready for planting.
When the sun begins not only to shine, but also to warm the earth, you need to carefully monitor the temperature. When the ground temperature is about five degrees above zero, you can start planting cuttings. But before planting, you will need to soak the cuttings in water for a while. Do not forget to leave some buds on the surface and water the planted cuttings regularly and on time. Also, it will not be superfluous to create mulch with fertilizer.
After planting sea buckthorn cuttings, you are a parent, cuttings are your children, they need to be given special care and constantly monitor their current state, check the soil, the level of moisture. Long cuttings should be watered once every four days, while short cuttings should be watered daily.
By the end of the season, the cuttings usually grow to normal size. And this means that next year in the spring it will be possible to safely start transplanting sea buckthorn to a permanent site. How do you know if the seedlings are ready for transplanting? The root system has formed and is about 18 centimeters long, that part of the seedling that is above the surface has grown to 45 centimeters, the root collar is about 10 mm.
What are the advantages of such methods of reproduction of sea buckthorn by shoots?
You do not need any skills that require honing and serious preparation. Reproduction by this method can be done even by a novice gardener.
What are the disadvantages?
If the level of air humidity is in a low state, then the likelihood that the cuttings will be able to take root well is small.

Reproduction of sea buckthorn by cuttings

This type of sea buckthorn spread is best done from the first summer month to the second. The very first action you must do is to cut the cuttings about nine to ten centimeters long with a well-sharpened knife. Then you will need to make slices from both the top and bottom.
In order for the root system of cuttings to better anchor in the ground, you need to use a special substance intended for growth. You can choose any quality product that will cope with this task.
After 16 hours have passed, our cuttings must be rinsed with warm and clean water, and then planted in open ground, covering all this with a film. The deepening in the soil should be no more than four centimeters. The best soil for our purpose is peat.
It is necessary to carry out the watering procedure through a fine strainer, because the soil should always be moist. Do not forget on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner to check the land where the cuttings were planted.
In order to carry out prophylaxis against a disease that sea buckthorn can suffer from - black leg, the cuttings must be treated with a solution, which must contain potassium.
The material with which the cuttings were covered can be removed when you are sure that they have taken root. A transplant to another place where sea buckthorn will grow constantly can be done within a year from the moment when the cuttings have taken root.
What are the advantages of this method? Guaranteed survival rate of cuttings.
As a disadvantage we can only highlight that this is not the easiest process. It is better to carry out reproduction in this way with gardeners who have experience, or refuse it and choose a more suitable one.

Reproduction of sea buckthorn by dividing the bush

Very often this method is used when they want to move the plant to another new place. Spring or autumn is the time that will be optimal for such a process. Just remember that the transplant should be done in the spring, when the temperature is stable above zero and the ground warms up, and in the fall you need to have time to plant before the first frosts come.
The bushes need to be carefully dug out, get rid of old branches, without cutting off healthy and young ones. Thoroughly shake off any excess soil. The division of the bush must be done using a special garden tool - a pruner.
In the process of dividing the bush, pay attention to the root system of each part of the bush: one should be healthy, without any damage. Our seedlings should only have a good and healthy root system. The old material can be removed and the remaining healthy parts need to be carefully leveled.

Reproduction of sea buckthorn by layering

Reproduction of sea buckthorn by layering is rightfully loved by all beginners in the field of gardening. Novice gardeners love this method so much for its effectiveness: you are guaranteed the growth and development of seedlings of excellent quality.
The process of spreading with the help of layering is as follows: a branch of sea buckthorn, which is located at the very bottom, is taken and pressed very tightly, pulled to the ground. The top of the branch should be left on the ground. Next, you need to process this part using humus. Throughout the summer period, you need to maintain an optimal level of moisture in the soil.
Closer to autumn, the stems can sprout, at least. In the spring, we advise you to deal with the shoots and choose only the strongest shoots, and then plant them in a pre-prepared place for constant growth and development.
Pros of using the sea buckthorn propagation method by layering - all the properties of sea buckthorn are transferred, and there is also a 100% adaptation of the root system.
Of the minuses it can only be noted that the trunk of a tree that bears fruit becomes "bald", and also there are not so many shoots - one-year-olds.

Reproduction of sea buckthorn seeds

Perhaps this method is rightfully considered the simplest of all. When using this method of spreading sea buckthorn, the properties of a certain variety do not transfer to new bushes, and most of the seedlings are "men".
Consider the step-by-step instructions for spreading sea buckthorn seeds:
The first step is to collect fruits that can be safely classified as high-quality. Remember that it is forbidden to collect fruits from diseased and affected bushes! How do we get seeds? It is necessary to grind the collected berries, squeeze out the juice and pulp, and then, as necessary, rinse it all with warm and clean water through a strainer. Next, you need to leave them to dry in a shady place. After everything is dry, you need to separate the seeds from everything else that we do not need when planting.
After we have collected and received the seeds, they need to be transferred to a paper bag and ensure safe storage. Observe the conditions that the seeds need - warm and dry.
How is sowing done? In comfortable conditions, the harvested seeds of medicinal sea buckthorn do not lose their amazing properties for about three years. The seeds themselves can be planted both in spring and autumn, which is very convenient for many gardeners. Sea buckthorn seeds can be planted before the first frost in your region. You should not do this in advance, because the growth of seeds is very fast. This can contribute to the freezing of seedlings.
Experienced gardeners like autumn sowing more than spring sowing. This is due to the fact that sowing in the fall gives rise to all planted seeds at the same time. Usually, the process of germination of sea buckthorn seeds falls in mid-spring - April. The root system will have time to get stronger before the hot spring days begin.

What time to choose for growing sea buckthorn?

Note that this plant survives very poorly in winters, which are characterized by severe cold.
Those seedlings that have an open root system are best planted and even more so transplanted in the spring in the early period. This is due to the fact that during transplantation, the bush will lose some of the roots.
If your plant has been in a special container for a long period of time, starting from a year or more. Congratulations, replanting such a plant is much easier. This process can be carried out almost at any time of the year.But opt ​​for the summer or spring periods, because in this case, your seedling will have the opportunity and reserve of time for the formation and strengthening of the root system before the onset of the first frosts. This will help to get through the winter much easier.
Of course, each of the listed and considered methods has its own special subtleties, as well as advantages and disadvantages. But, unfortunately, not all of them can be realized just by reading the article. Someone has little experience, and someone does not have the necessary tools to carry out some of the sea buckthorn breeding methods. We advise beginners to choose those methods that are simple in their stages, and also do not require any special costs and efforts. Over time, when precious experience appears, you will adapt and be able to move on to other methods, which are sometimes even more effective. And then, with the development of your skills in gardening, you will come to the fact that you can propagate sea buckthorn, which will then become a high-quality fruit-bearing tree, without much effort. We hope you have made your choice by reading our article.