
Goji (Lycium barbarum) is a shrub native to Asia, grown for its small red-orange berries, considered a superfood.
Goji (Lycium barbarum) is a shrub native to Asia, grown for its small red-orange berries, considered a superfood. The fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, eaten fresh or, more commonly, dried. The plant is hardy, adapts to a range of soils and prefers a sunny position. The shrub produces violet flowers and fruits abundantly from the second or third year. Goji has become very popular as a health food, added to cereals, smoothies and desserts.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 70–90 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground · Pot min. 20 L
Perennial: leafy the first year, it flowers from the second.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |