We build a hedge of thorns at their summer cottage
If you want to fence your site, but at the same time not spend much money on the fence, while the fence still had medicinal properties, then you say that this is simply impossible. In fact, there is one plant that will serve you as a fence, but it can also be used as a medicine in order to improve your health. This plant is a thorn. Blackthorn is a perennial plant that can reach a height of 3-4 m.The branches have sharp thorns that guard the snow-white or pink flowers, like cherries and plums, which open before the leaves bloom, in the second half of April or in early May. The aroma of this plant is similar to bitter almonds. This plant blooms vigorously, but not more than a week. In the month of August and September, black-blue fruits begin to ripen, which resemble a miniature plum. The taste of such wild thorns is rather sour and knits.
The thorn in the hedge garden prefers light, it is photophilous. But, in essence, this is a rather unpretentious plant. Withstands even severe frosts (suitable for gardeners who live in the northern regions). If you nevertheless decide to purchase seedlings of this plant, then you can acquire them both by seed and vegetative way. If you want to make a so-called hedge, then it is best to choose the propagation of thorns by seeds. To do this, they need to be separated from the fruit and planted in September to a depth of 5 cm. In winter, it is recommended not to risk it and cover it with spruce branches. It is recommended to plant blueberries in a greenhouse in the spring in a nutritious soil. In the summer, you need to maintain humidity and in the fall, you already have roots. Now let's figure out how to plant. It is necessary to prepare a pit of arbitrary size for the fall, so that there is a distance of 1-2 m between the plants. Before planting, one bucket of compost must be added to such holes, as well as rotted manure, as well as complex mineral fertilizers (see instructions). If you add eggshells cool, then it will be just wonderful. It will also be necessary to add drainage; crushed stone, expanded clay or crushed brick are used for it. Do not forget to water the hole abundantly with water, also after planting the plant. Do not spare the water. Each seedling must be tied to a peg. The turn grows fast enough, be prepared for it. It also bears fruit quickly, already in the 3rd year after planting. In fact, thorns can do without fertilization, but good organic matter and foliar feeding will help thorns grow actively and bring you a rich harvest.
Hedge of thorns. The benefits of berries
Now let's talk about the benefits that the turn contains. The fruits of this plant are rich in Vitamins C R, tannins and aromatic substances, pectins, organic acids, sugar, fiber, all kinds of macro and microelements. If we compare the blackthorn and the currant, then the vitamin P in the blackthorn will be much more. Preparations from flowers, bark and fruits affect the improvement of bowel function, help in the treatment of kidneys, bladder, lower blood pressure, improve metabolism. Here is such a wonderful plant you can grow in your summer cottage, and a thorn for a hedge in the garden will serve you as a fence, as well as as a home doctor.
