Goji Berry

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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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What does goji berry taste like?

Goji berries have a similar flavor to cranberries or sour cherries, especially when dried. Due to their special flavor, goji berries can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. To make things simple, consider using dried goji berries the same way you would use raisins.

Are goji berries easy to grow?

You can easily grow this plant in your backyard and enjoy its delicious berries. Keeping your plant well cared for will allow you to enjoy goji berries throughout the summer. Make sure to plant the goji berry in well-drained soil, in a sunny spot that gets between six and eight hours of sunlight daily.

Do goji berry plants come back every year?

The goji berry plant is considered a deciduous plant, this means that every year the plant loses its leaves and becomes dormant during the winter months. The plant will eventually wake up from its dormant state and produce fruit the next year.

How big does a goji berry bush get?

The goji berry plant can grow up to 12 feet in its natural state. However, when being grown in a garden, while pruned, can grow between 3 to 6 feet tall.

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Lycium barbarum

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