Lycium chinense 50+ PCS fresh seeds, Goji berry seeds, Chinese matrimony-vine, Goji, Chinese wolfberry, Antioxidant, Organic fruit, Non GMO

🌱 Lycium chinense — Goji berry, Chinese matrimony-vine, Goji, Chinese wolfberry

Lycium chinense is a product of Deodar Seeds, offering 50+ PCS fresh seeds of this rare and nutritious fruit-bearing plant. Belonging to the Solanaceae family, it is a creeping shrub with soft, half-climbing stems that can reach a height of 3-4 m. The branches are covered with short thorns, adding to its unique appearance.

🌿 Botanical Description

The flowers of Lycium chinense are bell-shaped and purple in color. They are an attractive feature of this plant, which can be grown for its ornamental value as well as for its fruit. The fruits are juicy and red-orange in color, rich in antioxidants and other nutrients.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer/early fall. Stratification is recommended for 30-60 days to enhance germination.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C (59-68°F). Germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: Well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: Keep the soil consistently moist during the first year after sowing. Fertilize lightly during the growing season.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9. Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Lycium chinense is native to China and can be found growing in the wild on roads, in rocky crevices, and on dry slopes of foothills and mountains. It thrives in areas with full sun and well-draining soil.

✨ Interesting Facts

Lycium chinense has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. The fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making it a nutritious addition to a healthy diet. It is also used in culinary dishes, particularly in Asian cuisine.

🌸 Ecological Role

Lycium chinense plays an important role in its ecosystem as a food source for various animals, including birds and small mammals.