Goji Berry – Black

$0.50

Lycium ruthenicum

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 1 packet of this variety

  • thorny shrub to 2 metres
  • large purple-black fruits eaten fresh or dried
  • black goji berry is comparatively rare in Australia

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

SKU: GOJ-BLA Categories: ,

Description

Goji Berry, also known as ‘Boxthorn’ or ‘Chinese Wolfberry’, is a tough, self-pollinating shrub to 2 metres. This variety has mauve flowers which make way for large, purple-black berries which are highly nutritious. Fruit, which can be eaten fresh or dried, is produced from the third year onwards. A dark purple-coloured tea can be made from the fruit. Leaves are toxic. This plant has thorns on the end of the stems; wear gloves when working with this plant.

Additional information

Best By

Dec-26

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

10 seeds

Lifecycle

perennial

Sowing Months

September; October

Method

sow direct or raise seedlings

Depth to Sow

5mm

Germination

14-28 days

Distance Apart

2 metres

Harvest

3 years