Agricultural technology for growing Goji seeds
Goji (Lycium barbarum) is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Solanaceae family. Goji is a valuable fruit crop that produces fruits with a pleasant taste and aroma.
Goji is native to temperate and subtropical regions, but grows best in regions with warm, dry climates.
1. Variety selection
When choosing a goji variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit crop, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some varieties of goji can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
2. Soil preparation
Goji is a light-loving and drought-resistant plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting goji must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Goji seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Goji is an unpretentious plant, but to get a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Goji is a drought-resistant plant, so it is necessary to water the plants moderately during the growing season, especially in hot weather.
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the crown of goji, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Goji is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
5. Harvest
Goji begins to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. Goji fruits ripen in August-September. The ripening of goji fruits is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Goji fruits are harvested by hand by cutting them off with the stem.
6. Diseases and pests
Goji is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Cercospora
- Powdery mildew
- Scab
Goji is susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Goji aphid
- Goji spider mite**
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest of goji, you can grow it as seedlings. Goji seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of goji, you can grow it next to other crops that repel pests.
Notes
- To grow goji in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- To protect goji from pests and diseases, it is necessary to use insecticides and fungicides.
- To obtain a good harvest of goji, it is necessary to follow the watering and fertilizing regime.
To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to follow the agricultural techniques for growing goji.
Goji is native to temperate and subtropical regions, but grows best in regions with warm, dry climates.
1. Variety selection
When choosing a goji variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit crop, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some varieties of goji can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
2. Soil preparation
Goji is a light-loving and drought-resistant plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting goji must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Goji seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Goji is an unpretentious plant, but to get a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Goji is a drought-resistant plant, so it is necessary to water the plants moderately during the growing season, especially in hot weather.
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the crown of goji, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Goji is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
5. Harvest
Goji begins to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. Goji fruits ripen in August-September. The ripening of goji fruits is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Goji fruits are harvested by hand by cutting them off with the stem.
6. Diseases and pests
Goji is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Cercospora
- Powdery mildew
- Scab
Goji is susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Goji aphid
- Goji spider mite**
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest of goji, you can grow it as seedlings. Goji seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of goji, you can grow it next to other crops that repel pests.
Notes
- To grow goji in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- To protect goji from pests and diseases, it is necessary to use insecticides and fungicides.
- To obtain a good harvest of goji, it is necessary to follow the watering and fertilizing regime.
To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to follow the agricultural techniques for growing goji.