How Do I Grow Chinese Wolfberry?

The Chinese wolfberry goes by a number of other names, including the goji berry. According to Fox News, this berry is used in Chinese medicinal practices for improving overall health, detoxifying the body and improving eyesight. Consumers can eat the berries fresh or dried, or can blend them into juice. As of 2010, wolfberry is not a common crop in the U.S. market, so if you have a taste for the gojis and don't want to shop specialty stores or importers for these berries, you can grow your own.

Soil tiller
Organic material
Goji seeds
Water
Mulch

Instructions

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  Plant goji berries in a south-facing area of your garden that is not covered by shade from trees or buildings.
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  Till the soil in your chosen area and mix in compost, manure or another organic material at a rate of two parts soil to one part organics. This increases the nutrients in your soil and drainage, preventing root damage from standing water.
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  Place a goji seed on the soil and press down with your thumb until the seed is covered by about 1/2 inch of soil. Do not bury the small seeds any deeper than this.
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  Heavily water the soil so that the top six inches of soil are moist. Use a watering can or hose with a light spray nozzle instead of a full pressure sprayer.
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  Keep the seeds well-watered, and do not let the soil dry out between waterings. Maintain this heavy watering for the first six months as the wolfberry bush establishes itself.
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  Mulch the area at the base of the wolfberry plant with wood chips, pine needles or another organic material.
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  Reduce watering after the plants become established, generally after the first six months. Once the shrubs begin to bloom, water only when the top two to three inches of soil have dried out. Do not water if it rains, as over-watering can damage roots.

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