Lycium barbarum (Goji) is a beautiful and attractive ornamental shrub that produces orange-colored fruits from the end of August.
Features and care instructions:
- Resistant to drought but also to frost (-25 degrees Celsius)
- All types of soil are suitable except sand.
- It is located in the sun or with partial sun.
- Goji can generally be cut to the desired height at any time. The harvest time can be postponed by cutting it later in the season, for example in May.
- Flowering period: May - June.
First appearing in China, Goji berries are extremely nutritious and have been used as medicine for years, but they are also very useful in the kitchen. These fruits contain a lot of vitamins and, thus, belong to the "Super Fruit" category. They are also delicious when dried.
Its nutrients include amino acids, carotene, resin and polysaccharides that are said to have anti-aging properties and counteract vision loss, respiratory problems and dizziness. The Chinese claim that regular consumption of Goji berries will keep the body young.
Height with pots included 40-60 cm (depending on the season)
Pot diameter: 11-15 cm or 2 liters