Goji berry: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you plant a goji shrub?
Choose a sunny position for your goji with enough room for its growth. Light shade is tolerated, but sunshine supports fruit production. The soil must drain well, so avoid places where the roots would remain in wet ground for long periods. Plant in spring or autumn according to your climate, avoiding frozen ground and very hot, dry weather. In a region with harsh winters, spring planting gives the shrub time to establish before the cold returns.
Water the root ball before removing the plant from its pot. Prepare a hole roughly twice the width of the root ball, but only deep enough to keep the original planting depth. Position the plant, backfill with the excavated soil and firm gently around the roots. Water thoroughly to settle the soil against them, without leaving standing water.
Mulch around the base, keeping the stems clear. During the first few weeks and the first growing season, check the moisture and water if the soil is drying out. Needs depend on rainfall and soil conditions. For pot growing, choose a large container with drainage holes and a free-draining growing medium. Check watering more often and empty any water left in a saucer. A newly planted shrub needs closer attention than an established one.
When does goji blossom?
When and how do you prune your goji berry?
How to care for this plant
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Maintain the mulch
Check the ground cover around the base. If the mulch has thinned, top it up on moist, well-drained soil after removing competing weeds. Keep the trunk, crown and graft union clear; add nothing if the existing layer is sufficient.
When should goji berries be harvested?
