Sea buckthorn in Moldova: High yield and low export demand

Sea buckthorn harvesting began in Moldova last week. According to the observations of the staff of the Pomușoarele Moldovei Association of Berry Growers, this year, thanks to good weather conditions, drought-resistant sea buckthorn produced an abundant harvest of high-quality berries (with a high sugar content). However, it is far from certain that there will be more marketable products from the 2023 harvest on the Moldovan market. According to expert estimates, the total area of sea buckthorn plantations is close to 200 hectares. In addition, the country has a lot of wild sea buckthorn, which, along with other “dry” berries (rowan, rosehip) and nuts from forest belts, becomes an object of “hunting” for rural residents. As a result, according to EastFruit, at least a hundred tons of sea buckthorn enter the Moldavian market every year. Read also: Growing sea buckthorn helps optimize berry production - the experience of a Ukrainian company Usually the berry is sold in fresh and ...