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Goji Berries
Lycium barbarum
Lycium barbarum
Growing Conditions
Sun exposure: full sun
Water: average water with good drainage
Soil: will tolerate a wide range of conditions
but tend to flower and fruit best in well
drained soil of moderate quality. Avoid acidic
soil
Nutrient requirements: fertilize in spring
and when flowering
Water: average water with good drainage
Soil: will tolerate a wide range of conditions
but tend to flower and fruit best in well
drained soil of moderate quality. Avoid acidic
soil
Nutrient requirements: fertilize in spring
and when flowering
Care and Pruning
Prune to 5 feet after harvesting the fruit in fall. Netting is recommended to keep critters from eating your fruit.
Fruit Season
September-October
Uses for Fruit
Popularly eaten as a dried fruit but also good fresh or in recipes. Goji berries are considered a "superfood" because they are rich in antioxidants, contain all 18 amino acids as well as high doses of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and E.