Goji - Boxthorn (Lycium chinense) 7 seeds

Goji - Chinese Wolfberry (Lycium chinense) 7 Seeds

Goji, also known as Chinese wolfberry, is a shrubby plant that originates from Asia, primarily from China and Tibet. This shrub is particularly popular for its small red fruits, which are called goji berries. The fruits can be dried or consumed fresh. Goji berries are known for their rich content of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants and are a popular dietary supplement thanks to their beneficial health effects. Goji is a shrub with red fruits that are consumed fresh and dried. This plant is also grown for its attractive flowers.

Goji: Plant Appearance Description

Goji is a shrubby plant with ascending and spreading branches. It grows to a height of approximately 1.5 metres. The leaves are alternate, narrow, oval, light green and glossy. The flowers are small, purple-red. The fruits are round, red or orange berries that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The fruits have a slightly sweet to mildly bitter taste and are valued for their nutritional properties. Goji is popular as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also grown for harvesting goji berries.

How to Grow Goji?

1. Soil preparation: choose well-draining soil with sufficient nutrients and pH around 6.0 to 8.0.

2. Seedlings: sow seeds into soil to a depth of approximately 0.5 cm. You can use a pot or planter.

3. Watering: keep the soil moist. Water regularly to prevent the seeds from drying out.

4. Temperature and light: keep seedlings in a warm and sunny location. The optimal temperature for germination is approximately 20-25 °C.

5. Transplanting: once the seedlings have grown and developed sufficient foliage, transplant them into individual pots.

6. Plant care: fertilise plants regularly with organic fertilisers and water them regularly.

7. Planting in soil: after the last frosts, you can plant the cultivated plants outdoors in the ground.

8. Frost protection: in cold regions, protect plants from frost, preferably with winter mulching.