110 Goji Berry Seeds Lycium Chinense Easy to Grow Heavy Fruit Producer Non GMO Goji berry also known as Wolfberry species are deciduous woody perennial plants, growing 13 m high. L. chinense is grown in the south of China and tends to be somewhat shorter, making the fruit easier to harvest, while L. barbarum is grown in the north and tends to be somewhat taller. Used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, Goji berries are extremely nutritionally dense and high in antioxidants. Claimed to enhance the immune system, improve eyesight and circulation, and protect the liver, Goji berries are truly a super food. Bright orange-red, 1/2- to 1-in. berries have a slightly sweet, mildly tangy flavor. Berries can be eaten fresh, made into juice, wine or herbal tea, or dried and enjoyed as a snack similar to raisins. The Goji shrub will grow 8-10 ft. in full sun to partial shade, with emerald foliage on graceful, vine-like branches. Star-shaped blooms in shades of white, lilac and purple will appear in early summer, with fruit ripening in July. It will continue to fruit and flower until heavy frost. With no known pest or disease problems and high tolerance to drought, once established, the Goji shrub is an easy plant to grow. Zones 5-9. GERMINATION TIPS: Soak the seeds in water that is from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit for one day. This will increase rate of germination. Use a commercial seed starting mix. Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed starting trays. Keep potting mix moist but not soggy. The temperature should be from 64 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts should appear between 10 to 21 days. Spray the seedlings with a mist sprayer until two leaves appear. Snip off the main stem just above third leaf when it appears. This will cause the plant to grow laterally as a bush rather than vertically as a tree. A bushy form will yield more berries than a taller plant.