{"title":"Goji","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lycium-barbarum","title":"Lycium barbarum | goji berry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eGoji berry (\u003cem\u003eLycium barbarum\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as wolfberry, box thorn, and matrimony vine, is a deciduous shrub that is widely grown for its edible berrries. Goji berries have been used medicinally and nutritionally in Asian countries for centuries but have only gained worldwide popularity in the last two decades. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8868247\/\" title=\"Health Benefits and Applications of Goji Berries in Functional Food Products Development: A Review\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead this article at the National Library of Medicine\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about the potential health benefits of goji berries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eGoji plants are easy and adaptable. They grow naturally in shrub form but can be trained into small trees, trellised, or espaliered. They are happiest in full sun in average to well-drained soil with relatively low fertility. Plants flower in summer and set berries in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowers note: \u003c\/strong\u003eGoji reaches fruiting maturity in 2-3 years. Our plants germinated in spring 2025 and are expected to begin setting fruit in 2027 or 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eIf growing as a shrub, prune after the first growing season to promote a bushier habit and increase fruit yields. Remove suckers as needed. If growing as a hedge, space plants three feet on center and follow shrub pruning directions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThis shrub can look a bit untidy and the thorns can make harvest slightly unpleasant. We are growing our plants as espalier for a tidier look and easier harvest. Happily, these drought tolerant plants work well planted close to the side of a building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4d5156;\"\u003eSolanaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 8 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 to 12 ft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e average, well-drained\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to August\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe to China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names: \u003c\/strong\u003ematrimony vine, goji berry, wolfberry, box thorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","offers":[{"title":"4\" pot","offer_id":45823321309337,"sku":"I08-a","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2607\/5545\/files\/Lycium_barbarum-46.jpg?v=1760564574"}],"url":"https:\/\/olddairynursery.com\/collections\/goji.oembed","provider":"The Old Dairy Nursery \u0026 Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}