Stillman Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) I have a few seeds which I have just planted. interesting plant/ shrub, I am still doing some research, apparently takes 6 years to fruit. Anyone know much about propagating / uses? from Wiki http://en.wikipedia....phae_rhamnoides and the oil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_buckthorn_oil Edited January 28, 2012 by Stillman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LokStok Posted January 28, 2012 Ive got a few seed grown almost 2 years old, the tallest about 1.2m and looks like it is about to flower for the first time. fingers crossed because all info ive seen says 4-8 years before fruiting. I was going to take some cuttings before i noticed, but now im gunna wait till they are finished doing their thing. They were started in peat/vermiculite based SR mix in glasshouse conditions, from memory took more than a few weeks to germ, about 50% strike rate. Once up they are as tough as. Mine are still in 300mm pots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted January 28, 2012 Interesting to know they have male and female plants, I started 50 seeds so fingers crossed I get a few of each, I'm starting mine under lights controlled temp etc good time of year so fingers crossed I get a good strike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitewind Posted January 28, 2012 They have three plants at Mount Tomah Botanic Garden but they don't fruit. I assume that's because they are all male or female. It's a shame as it's the fruits that are the interesting part. Apparently the roots fix nitrogen which is pretty unusual for non-legumes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stillman Posted January 28, 2012 I read they fix nitrogen by drawing it through the air? they use them to hold sand dunes together and apparently quite salt hardy. I'm keen to grow a heap out and see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
