Description
Goji Berry Seeds – Lycium barbarum
Grow your own Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) with our quality Goji Berry Seeds. Also known as Wolfberry, Goji is a hardy perennial shrub native to Asia and is valued for its attractive growth and bright red berries.
Goji Berry plants can make an interesting addition to the home garden. They produce slender branches and small leaves, followed by delicate flowers and colourful berries as the plant matures. The berries can be harvested for use in a variety of foods and drinks.
Growing Goji Berry from Seed
Goji Berry is a relatively hardy plant and can grow in a range of conditions. Choose a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil for the best results.
Sow the seeds in a suitable seed-raising mix and keep the growing medium lightly moist while they germinate. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into individual pots.
As the young plants develop, gradually acclimatise them before planting them into their permanent position outdoors. Choose a sunny location with plenty of room for the plants to spread and develop.
Goji Berry is relatively frost hardy once established. However, young plants may benefit from some protection from severe weather while they are becoming established.
Caring for Goji Berry Plants
Goji Berry plants appreciate regular watering while they are young. Once established, they can tolerate periods of drier weather, particularly when grown in well-drained soil.
Keep the area around young plants free from competing weeds. A layer of mulch can help retain moisture and protect the soil around the roots.
Goji plants can become quite bushy, so allow enough space for them to develop. Light pruning can help maintain a manageable shape and encourage fresh growth.
For improved fruit production, growing more than one plant can be beneficial. Good sunlight and suitable growing conditions are also important for flowering and fruit development.
Goji Berries
Goji plants produce small berries that develop from the flowers as the growing season progresses. The berries turn bright red as they mature and can be harvested when fully ripe.
Fresh Goji Berries can be eaten as a snack or added to a variety of dishes. The berries can also be dried for later use or incorporated into drinks, baking and other recipes.
Goji Berry has been cultivated in Asia for generations and has a long history as a traditional food plant. Growing your own plants provides an opportunity to enjoy the attractive shrub as well as harvest your own berries.
Goji Berry Plant Information
Botanical name: Lycium barbarum
Common names: Goji Berry, Wolfberry
Plant type: Perennial shrub
Fruit: Red berries
Growing conditions: Full sun, fertile well-drained soil
Form: Seeds
With its attractive growth and bright red berries, Goji Berry is an interesting and rewarding plant for the home garden. With suitable growing conditions and patience, the plants can become an attractive source of home-grown berries.
