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We are in the process of clearing Buckthorn from our property in Cottage Grove. We have so much Buckthron; we have purchased a large wood chipper. We plan to use the mulch on planting beds and trails. Can you tell me, are we going to spread Buckthorn again across the woods by chipping Buckthorn with the green berries and using it as mulch? We understand, not to include the ripe (black/purple) in the fall when chipping but what about chipping the Buckthorn now with the green berries? When are Buckthorn berries viable? |
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| TheOwl |
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Just FYI (even though it's been 3 months since you posted this), a few days ago someone told me that buckthorn berries remain viable in the soil for 3-4 years.
I never could track down at what point the berries become viable.
It'd make an interesting experiment to take a few green unripe berries and plant them and see if they'll sprout. You'd also want to try freezing them for a few weeks in your freezer and then planting them in case they need to be frozen to become viable (some seeds need to freeze which helps break open the seed coat allowing moisture to get in).
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| nutsaboutnatives |
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| #3 |
Thanks, that is really a great idea and a fun thing to do over winter. (Weird I know)
It seems that is the only way I am going to find out. No one else seems to want to make the call on when they are viable.
I will let you know the results in the spring.
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