Finnish Elite in the Garden: Introducing Sea Buckthorn 'Tarmo' and 'Tytti'

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Finnish Elite in the Garden: Introducing Sea Buckthorn 'Tarmo' and 'Tytti'

When you say sea buckthorn, many imagine wild, thorny bushes. However, modern Finnish breeding has brought varieties that are not only extremely resilient but also user-friendly and packed with vitamins. We introduce you to a dream pair – the male pollinator 'Tarmo' and the female variety 'Tytti', holders of the prestigious Finnish quality certificate FinE® (Finnish Elite).

“These varieties were created in a unique way. Seeds of wild sea buckthorn were irradiated with X-rays before germination, which kick-started genetic variability and allowed the emergence of plants with exceptional properties.”

1. 'Tarmo': The Essential Partner for Harvest

Sea buckthorn is a dioecious plant. This means that if you want a harvest, you must have a male pollinator. 'Tarmo' is top-notch in this regard. Although it does not bear fruit itself, it is the key to baskets full of berries.

Why Choose 'Tarmo'?

Rich Pollen Production: It develops an average of up to 9 flowers per bud, ensuring massive pollen production for your female bushes.
Resilience: It is an indestructible bush. It handles extreme frosts (tested up to the Arctic Circle), wind, and saline soil.
Health: It was bred specifically for resistance to shoot cancer (Stigmina), which is a common problem in older varieties.

Growing Tip

'Tarmo' is the ideal pollinator for new Finnish varieties like 'Terhi' and 'Tytti', but it also reliably pollinates the older variety 'Raisa'. We recommend one male bush for several females.

2. 'Tytti': Compact Vitamin Bomb

If you are looking for a sea buckthorn that fits even in a smaller garden and provides you with a harvest for the whole winter, 'Tytti' is the clear choice. It is a compact female variety that only grows up to 2 meters.

More Than 300 mg of Vitamin C

The fruits are large, oval, and deep orange. What makes them exceptional is their composition. Vitamin C content exceeds 300 mg per 100 g, making them one of the strongest natural sources of immunity. The fruits are sour and aromatic, ideal for processing.

Stress-Free Harvesting

The fruits last on the bush in harvest maturity for a very long time. The harvest window lasts up to a month, so you don't have to worry about your crop dropping if you can't pick everything at once.

Habit and Appearance

The bush is dense and has silvery leaves, making it very decorative in the garden. Thorns are only moderate, facilitating harvesting. You can expect 3 to 8 kg of fruit from a mature bush.

Big Comparison: Pollinator vs. Fruit Variety

Feature	Tarmo (Male)	Tytti (Female)
Main Role	Pollen production (Pollinator)	Fruit production
Growth	2 – 3 m	1.5 – 2 m (Compact)
Fruits	None	Large, orange, sour
Resilience	High (frost, disease)	High (frost, disease)

Conclusion

The combination of 'Tarmo' and 'Tytti' is an example of how modern science can improve the properties of wild plants. You get healthy, resilient bushes that require almost no care (except sun) and reward you with a harvest that will strengthen your immunity all winter long.