Goji Berry Plant Also known as Wolf Berry

Plant Count: 1

The miracle berry. Said to be the answer to all ills. It is incredibly high in vitamin C and highly beneficial. Very easy to grow. Our pot grown plants cultivated in Holland will start producing fruit in their second season.
 

A single plant should produce over 2lbs (1kg) of berries in it second year.
Small purple and white trumpet flowers in Summer are followed by small oval berries that are orange red in colour; these can be harvested until the first frosts.
It is better to shake the berries from the plant rather than picking by hand as this will cause the fruit to oxidize and become black in colour.
 

Young plants need to be over-Winters in a cold greenhouse / light airy window sill.
Plant out in Spring (May/June time at the earliest, when the night time temperatures are warmer) and Summer.
Prefer full sun or partial shade.
Require a well draining rich soil but will perform well on lighter sandy soils - in some parts of the world they have been used as soil stabilisation plant.
 

They will not tolerate heavy, wet soil.
If planting more than one allow a minimum of 6 - 8 feet (1.8 - 2.4 metres) apart.
Dig the ground over well and incorporate some organic matter such as well rotted manure (not fresh) or compost to give your plant the best start.
 

Plant to the level the plant has been grown; firm in well and water if soil is dry.
Under no circumstances should you use any stimulants, fertiliser or bone meal at planting time as such products will 'burn' any new root growth and actually slow your plant's development.
 

In the first growing season after planting it is vital to ensure the plant is adequately watered - and this is even more critical in extended dry periods or drought. When watering any newly planted stock a 'heavy soaking' once a week is favourable to a 'light shower' every day, and will encourage a good deep root system.
 

Keep the area around the base of your plant free of weeds and grass which would otherwise compete for both moisture and nutrients.
Once established they are wind tolerant and salt wind tolerant.
Once established they will prove frost hardy to at least -15C (5F) but will similarly survive temperatures as high as 40C (104F).
 

During the active growing season an occasional feed with our 'Instant Life' or a light top dress with a base fertiliser will prove beneficial. Under no circumstances be tempted to overfeed though.
 

Pruning is best undertaken in the early Spring just as the plant breaks into growth. We would recommend pruning is kept to a minimum in order to maximise fruit yield - though Goji's will recover well from hard pruning.

Supplied in 9cm pot.

Suitable for the vegetable garden, allotments and containers.
Be prepared to water well and supplement feed with high-potash feed during season. Regular feeding is recommended.