Goji Berry Seeds - Lycium Barbarum - A Delicious Superfruit
Quantity: 30 Seeds
Goji berries grow on a shrub in the Nightshade family, Solanaceae. They’re native to parts of Asia, and are perennial for many years once established. The plants are cold-tolerant, and in the right conditions they’ll live and keep producing season after season. In ideal conditions, it can take around two years from seed for the plants to set fruit, and while some growers report earlier berries, we haven’t seen that in our plants yet. As the plants mature, they send up multiple stems that become sturdier each year, and those stems can be loaded with an abundance of delicious, healthy berries. The overall growth often feels stronger and more vigorous every season.
Goji berries are loaded with all sorts of nutrients. They’re rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, and they also provide a range of other beneficial compounds that make them a popular “superfruit” for many gardeners. Their flavour is sweet with a gentle tang, and the berries are delicious eaten fresh or dried. They’re a great addition to the garden for anyone who wants a long-lived plant that delivers a steady harvest once it’s established.
All seeds are organic and open pollinated.
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Growing Instructions
It's best to sow goji berry seeds after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Seeds can be started indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sown outdoors once temperatures are consistently warm. Aim for an ideal germination temperature of 20–25°C (68–77°F). Sow the seeds very shallowly—about 3 mm (1/8 inch) deep, or just lightly covered—with moist, well-drained seed-starting mix. Germination typically occurs in 2–8 weeks in warm conditions, so keep the soil evenly moist and be patient. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them to allow adequate spacing. Grow plants in full sun for the best growth and production. Harvest goji berries when fully colored and slightly soft, picking regularly as they ripen during the growing season. Goji berries thrive in warm weather and can remain productive for a long time once established.