Lycium Barbarum 'Gojiberry' 3l

The new 'wonder-berry' - one of natures best kept secrets!  Originating in the Himalayan highlands, it is thought to be one of the most powerful nutritional & anti-ageing foods.  The attractive red berries have a mild, sweet liquorice flavour and contain more vitamin C than an orange!  They can be eaten fresh or dried on their own, or put in with muesli.  The fruit is also rich in anti-oxidants & trace elements.  Hardy & drought tolerant, Gojiberries are extremely easy to grow and highly prolific.  Self polinating. 

This plant is supplied in a 3l pot but is not necessarily pot-grown.   

Planting:
Plant straight away and if watered well, they will grow leaves within two or three weeks.  Dig a hole around 50cm deep and wide and place the plant in it.  Firm the soil around the plant and water well.  Leave about 1m between the plants. 

After Care:
Pruning is best undertaken in the early spring just as the plant breaks into growth.  We would recommend pruning is kept to a minimum in order to maximise fruit yield - though Goji's will recover well from hard pruning.  Mulch yearly with well rotted compost or manure to retain moisture and suppress weeds.  Water in dry periods.  Apply a Growmore type fertiliser in the spring.