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.