Goji Berry

Planting goji berries is a great way to add color and variety to your garden. These brilliant-red, nutrient-rich berries are not only delicious but also very easy to grow. They are delicious eaten fresh, dried, or frozen. Goji berry plants grow tall and wide, with a mounding habit. The blooms are purple/white in early summer and become scarlet red fruit in the fall. Goji berries are drought tolerant but prefer rich, moist, well-drained soil. They are also self-pollinating and a heavy producer. With a little bit of care and attention, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh goji berries right from your own backyard.

  • Drought tolerant
  • Adapts to a variety of soils
  • Produces fruit high in antioxidants

Plant Details +

Botanical Lycium barbarum
Common Name Goji Berry
Height 5-7'
Spacing 5-7'
Hardiness Zones 3-8
Exposure Full Sun
Foliage Green
Fruit Red
Harvest Early Summer to Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil.1. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling.2. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2" below the soil surface.3. Cover with soil to the original soil surface. Water thoroughly. Fertilize when planting. Water new plants regularly to keep the soil moist during the first growing season. Once established, they are drought tolerant. Granular fertilizer formulated for tomatoes or roses may be added in early spring. After the first year, goji berries may be pruned in the winter to the desired height and to remove dead or weak branches.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to powdery mildew. Berries attract birds, deer, rabbits, and other animals. Place netting over the shrub to preserve fruit.