The goji berry is in itself a fairly undemanding shrub and tends to grow uncontrollably, especially in the wild forms of the common wolfberry. With regular care, however, fans of so-called "superfoods" can certainly enjoy this late-summer berry supplier in the garden.

Goji berries rarely need to be watered

How should you water goji berries properly?

Goji berries do not like waterlogging in the root area, so the plants in the outdoor bed should only be watered if the drought persists. Shrubs cultivated in pots should be watered more regularly. However, these should only be watered every few days and no trivets should be used.

What should be considered when repotting or transplanting the goji berry?

Goji berries do not require handling with kid gloves when repotting or transplanting, as they are in no way sensitive to it. However, the timing should not necessarily be chosen during the flowering period or just before harvest. In spring and autumn, on the other hand, transplanting is well tolerated. If possible, young plants should be planted in the outdoor bed in the spring if they are to overwinter outdoors without any problems.

When and how to cut goji berries?

Goji berries should preferably be cut in autumn. In order to create a compact shrub shape, young plants should be pruned back slightly from the first year.

Is the goji berry susceptible to pest infestation?

Basically, the goji berry is not often overrun by pests. However, an infestation with the imported Asian gall mite can occasionally occur. In such a case, sulfur treatment should be carried out under expert guidance before budding in the spring.

What diseases can goji berries cause?

The goji berry is an extremely robust shrub that recovers quickly even after mistakes in pruning and can also cope in barren locations. However, it can happen that powdery mildew spreads to the leaves after harvesting. Such an infestation should be cut out as early as possible. As a preventative measure, regular pruning helps to ensure that the leaves are well ventilated.

What should be considered when fertilizing the goji berries?

The goji berry grows into a flowering shrub within about three years, even in poor locations and without any fertilization. Nitrogenous fertilizers should be avoided in any case, as they lead to rampant mass growth of the shrubs. Rather, it is sufficient to spread some compost around the base of the plant in the spring.

Do goji berries need to be protected from freezing temperatures in winter?

As a full-grown shrub in an outdoor bed, goji berries tolerate severe winter frosts down to well below - 20 degrees Celsius without any major problems. Goji berries in pots and young plants, on the other hand, should be protected against the winter cold with the following remedies:

  • Bubble wrap wrapped around the pot
  • Styrofoam as a spacer between patio floor and plant pot
  • Mulch (€239.00) as ground cover around the plant base
  • Conifer twigs to cover the goji berry branches that are leafless in winter

tips

You can use the cuttings from pruning a goji berry to grow young plants by propagating cuttings.

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Vegetable garden