Goji berry is a plant which belongs to the Lycium genus.

Ornamental climbing shrub. Covered in violet flowers in spring/early summer and red berries in
summer/autumn.
Berries and shoots are edible.
Makes a useful hedging plant and berries attract birds.
Propagate from cutting, suckers and seeds.
A type of edible fruit, it mainly grows as a deciduous plant - which means that it sheds leaves
annually. Goji berry is known for growing to a height of approximately 8.12 feet (that's 2.50
metres in metric) with a bush-like habit. This plant tends to bloom in early summer, followed by
first harvests in late summer.
As Goji berry is a low maintanence plant, it is great for beginner gardeners and those that like
gardens that don't need much overseeing.
This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Goji berry have been kindly
provided by our members.

How to grow Goji berry

Medium

Only fully ripened fruits should be eaten.

Lightly prune in spring.
Can become invasive.
Remember to water Goji berry moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Goji berry is
thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.
Growing Goji berry from seed
Transplanting Goji berry
L. barbarum will grow well in almost any soil.
Sun to light shade.
Companion plants for Goji berry
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Goji berry so consider planting:
Repellent plants for Goji berry
These plants will not grow well with Goji berry so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Goji berry problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Goji berry plants:

Goji berry Etymology

Supposedly a native of Lycia (Turkey).
Other names for Goji berry
Wolfberry, Chinese wolfberry, Matrimony vine, Duke of argyll's teatree, Boxthorn, Gouqi, Willowleaved lycium, Gogi berry
Lycium halimifolium, Lycium vulgare, Lycium turbinatum
Misspellings: gouqi, Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum), gojiberry, Gogi berry, Gogiberry
Goji berry care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Goji berry exhibits.Deciduous Difficulty How easy is Goji
berry to grow?Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Goji berry exhibits.Deciduous Growth Habit What shape
or habit does Goji berry grow into?Shrub

Hardiness How frost hardy is Goji berry?Hardy Country of Origin Where did Goji berry
come from?Help build our wiki!

Mature Height How tall does Goji berry grow?2.50 metres / 8.12 feet Mature Spread
How wide does Goji berry grow?4.00 metres / 13.00 feet

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Goji berry grow best in? Zone 7 to pH Range
The level of acidity for Goji berry. -

Water Requirements How much water does Goji berry require?Medium Nitrogen
Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Goji berry need?Help build our wiki!

Soil What sort of soil should I plant Goji berry in?Help build our wiki! Sun How much
sunlight does Goji berry need to grow?Help build our wiki!

Can Sow Direct? Can Goji berry be sown directly?No Sowing Depth How deep to plant
Goji berry?Help build our wiki!

Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Goji berry?Help build our wiki! Sowing
Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Goji berry?Help build our wiki!

Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Goji berry need in
order to germinate?Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures
What temperatures are best to grow Goji berry in?-15C / 5F to Help build our wiki!

Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Goji berry seedlings.Help build our wiki!
Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Goji berry seedlings.Help
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Bloom Time When will Goji berry bloom?Early Summer Harvest Time When is Goji
berry ready for harvest?Late Summer

Pruning Time When should I prune Goji berry?Late Summer

How long does Goji berry take to grow?

These estimates for how long Goji berry takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real
observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your
observations to participate!
Days to Germination How long does it take Goji berry to germinate? 11 days Average 11
days | Min 6 days | Max 363 days ( 4)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Goji berry?+ days Average days | Min
days | Max days ( 0)

Days to Maturity How long until Goji berry is ready for harvest / bloom?+ days Average
days | Min days | Max days ( 0)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Goji berry?= days