Lycium barbarum

Goji / Goji

Solanaceae (Nachtschadefamilie)

Asia (east)

Edible plant part (2)

Fruits, leaves
Read 'form of consumption' for safe preparation methods

Goji belongs to the small shrubs in the food forest. In the process of ecological succession it is a mid species. Fully grown the plant has an average height of 2 to 3 meter .
It loses its leaves in september.
This species is slightly spreading in the food forest.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

foto: Lotus Johnson, https://www.flickr.com/photos/ngawangchodron/15121728286

foto: Lotus Johnson, https://www.flickr.com/photos/ngawangchodron/15121728286

foto: Elmer Dimpeu, https://www.flickr.com/photos/128509025@N06/48648455013

Growth factors

Frost (whole plant): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Light: full sun

light shade

half shade

fairly deep shade

deep shade
Wind: strong sea wind

strong wind

some wind

sheltered

very sheltered
Soil moisture: inundation

wet

moist

dry

drought
Soil fertility: very rich

rich

average

poor

very poor