Goji Berry

Product Details

Botanical Name:
Lycium barbarum
Height: 8 - 10 feet
Ship As: BAREROOT
Spacing: 5 - 8 feet
Spread: 8 - 10 feet
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Foliage Type: Glossy emerald-green elongated leaves, on graceful vine-like branches.
Bloom Time: Early summer followed by sporadic blooming the rest of the growing season.

Flower Form: Small clusters of funnel-shaped blooms.
Planting Instructions: Set plant at the same level it is growing at in the container. Firm soil and water thoroughly.
Soil Requirements: Prefers well drained soil with moderate soil moisture, but will grow in any type of soil.
Growth Rate: Medium
Pruning: Heavy pruning will help keep the plant looking nice, and increase berry production. Can also be trained to a support. The older the plant, the more upright it can be trained.Remove dead or crossed branches in mid-spring. A heavy pruning can be done after fruiting to rejuvenate plants. Mid-spring; or
Winter Care: None special.
Additional Information: Absolutely packed with crucial vitamins and antioxidants, it's easy to see why many call the Goji Berry a super fruit! This wondrous little gem offers incredible immune-boosting qualities in a convenient, bright red berry. Popular in China for centuries, the large 1/2 - 1 inch berries have a sweet flavor that falls between a cherry and a cranberry. Eat them raw, dried, in smoothies, salads, or in a variety of dishes-just make sure you eat them! This berry is one nutritional powerhouse you don't want to miss! Often referred to in health stores as the Tibetan or Himalayan Goji Berry. Extremely nutritionally dense, high antioxidant properties. Can be eaten raw, dried, made into juice, wine, herbal tea. When dried they can be eaten as a healthy snack similar to raisins. They have a taste which has been described as having an accent of tomato, similar to dates, dried cranberries or raisins, but drier, more tart, less sweet and with an herbal scent. Fresh berries are juicy and sweet.
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Shipping Information

Plants, fertilizer and other supplies* will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below.

2022 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
1A - 4B	5/2/22 - 6/3/22
5A	4/11/22 - 6/3/22
5B	3/28/22 - 6/3/22
6A	3/14/22 - 6/3/22
6B	2/28/22 - 6/3/22
7A	2/24/22 - 6/3/22
7B	2/21/22 - 6/3/22
8A	2/17/22 - 5/13/22
8B	2/14/22 - 5/13/22
9A-10B	2/7/22 - 5/13/22
Last Order Date	Zones 1-7B: 5/30/22 Zones 8-10B: 5/9/22

*Fertilizer and other supplies ordered apart from plant orders are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Other Notes:

We aim for your order to be in your hands at the ideal time to plant, every time. Our growers must anticipate their supply based on the season they expect. Our experts predict weather patterns as best they can to set suitable shipping windows for each growing zone. However, as any gardener knows, nature is not so predictable. The type of product you order, along with the weather in your area or ours, may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.

Based on the contents of your order, we always strive to ship the order complete and as early as possible. However, sometimes this may result in a delay of some items that are ready before others. Our customers have suggested that they would rather wait to receive their order as complete as possible. If you would like to receive part of your order ahead of time, please reach out to our customer service department and we can accommodate. Orders with large items may be shipped in more than one package. There is no extra charge if your order requires more than one package.

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