Due to its undemanding nature, the goji berry, also known as wolfberry, can be found in many places in Central Europe as greenery along the roads. The varieties specially bred for a high harvest yield are basically similarly undemanding, but develop particularly splendidly under optimal conditions.

The goji berry likes it warm and light

Only young plants are protected over the winter

Young plants of the goji berry propagated from seeds or cuttings may not be as completely hardy in the first year as older specimens of this plant species. They are therefore either overwintered in a bright and unheated winter quarters or protected from the winter cold outdoors with a layer of mulch (€239.00) or leaves.

Bring in a rich harvest at the right location

The ideal location for the goji berry in the garden offers the following location factors:

  • lots of light
  • much warmth
  • a well-drained, well-aerated soil
  • no waterlogging
  • a humic substrate (possibly enriched with deposited compost as long-term fertilization)

Under these conditions, the goji berry basically requires little care and usually produces numerous flowers and fruits from the second or third year.

When planting, ensure sufficient spacing

Since goji berries grow quickly and vigorously, about one square meter of space in the berry garden should be allowed for per plant. A distance of about two meters should be maintained between two shrubs when planting. In order to get a grip on the relatively far overhanging branches of the plants, they can also be tied to a trellis, similar to blackberry tendrils.

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Like the sea buckthorn, the goji berry is known for thriving even on slightly saline soils near the coast.

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