Goji Berry

Goji Berry

5 Gallon
$99.00
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Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum, Wolfberry

$99.00
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Goji Berry

5 Gallon

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The Goji Berry is a resilient and prolific superfruit shrub, celebrated as much for its incredible nutritional profile as for its ease of cultivation. This hardy deciduous plant produces a bountiful harvest of bright orange-red, elongated berries that are sweet, tangy, and packed with antioxidants. Thriving on neglect, it is drought-tolerant, cold-hardy, and adapts to poor soils, making it an ideal choice for edible landscaping, hedges, or containers. Enjoy the berries fresh for a tart burst of flavor, or dry them for a sweet, chewy snack that stores the goodness of summer.

  • Renowned as a nutrient-dense "superfruit," exceptionally high in antioxidants, vitamins, and amino acids.

  • Produces abundant crops of elongated, bright red berries on gracefully arching branches.

  • An incredibly tough, adaptable perennial shrub that is drought, cold, and pest resistant once established.

  • Self-pollinating and begins fruiting within 1-2 years of planting.

  • Can be grown as a loose, ornamental shrub, trained on a trellis, or pruned into a hedge.

  • Both the berries and young leaves are edible and used in teas and culinary dishes.

Flavor & Use Profile:

  • Flavor (Fresh): Mildly sweet with a distinctive tangy, herbal, and sometimes slightly bitter note.

  • Flavor (Dried): Sweeter and more concentrated, resembling a tart raisin or cranberry.

  • Best Uses: Fresh: Added to smoothies, salads, or eaten as a snack. Dried: The most common form, eaten alone, in trail mix, or brewed in tea. Leaves: Used fresh or dried for herbal tea.

Frequently asked questions

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Q: How do I harvest without bruising the fruit?
A: The berries are very delicate. The best method is to gently shake the branches over a tray or sheet, allowing the ripe berries to fall off. Avoid squeezing them, as this causes bruising and rapid oxidation.

Q: What's the difference between Lycium barbarum and L. chinense?
A: Lycium barbarum (Ningxia wolfberry) is the primary commercial variety, known for larger, sweeter fruit on more upright, thornless canes. Lycium chinense (Chinese wolfberry) often has smaller, more tart fruit, thornier branches, and its leaves are more commonly used for tea. Both are sold as "Goji."

Q: When is the best time to plant and prune?
A: Plant in spring or fall. Prune in late winter while dormant. Remove old, unproductive wood (canes over 3 years old) at the base to encourage vigorous new growth, which bears the best fruit. It can be cut back heavily if needed.

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