Goji Berry (Lycium Barbarum)
Goji Berry plants, also called Wolfberry, are drought tolerant and prefer well-draining soil. They do best in USDA zones 5 - 9, tolerating temps down to -10 F, and will flourish well in the dry west or humid east.
If you're outside of zones 5 - 9, you can still grow these very popular berries by planting them in containers and bringing them inside when the temperatures drop.
Goji berry plants will grow in the sun or partial shade, but your harvest will be greater with more sun. When planting outside in your garden, place your Gojis every 4 ft.
They grow into vine bushes to the point some gardeners will even plant them on trellises. A mature wolfberry plant will produce almost 7 lbs of berries under good conditions.
Plant Specifications:
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 5 - 9
Height: 96 - 120 inches
Bloom Season: Midsummer to early fall
Bloom Color: Red
Environment: Partial shade to full shade
Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
Latin Name: Lycium Barbarum
Planting Directions:
Temperature: 64 - 70F
Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
Light Required: No
Depth: 1/4 inch deep
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 3 - 5 feet
