Content
- The heyday of the Goji berry
- Attractive flowers and vitamin-rich fruit enjoyment
- Pay attention during the flowering period to the proper care
- Tips
The goji berry blooms in the summer
The heyday of the Goji berry
Goji berries became well-known a few years ago by the trend of so-called "superfoods" in this country. The well-vigilantly vigilant shrubs not only bear delicious and healthy fruits, but also delight gardeners with their petite blossoms.
Attractive flowers and vitamin-rich fruit enjoyment
The Goji berry, also known in Europe as the common wolfberry or wolfberry, forms numerous stalked flowers on its arched, overhanging long shoots in the main flowering period from July to August. Depending on the location and the weather, they can also bloom in June or into September. These flowers are:
In a sufficiently sunny location, fertilized flowers develop orange to bright red berries, which can be eaten fresh or dried.
Pay attention during the flowering period to the proper care
In order to facilitate the growth, goji berries should be planted in a permeable soil in spring. The plant prefers a sunny spot with ample space for propagation. Even with heat and a certain dryness should not be poured constantly. However, it is helpful if there is constant dryness every few days in the morning or evening near the ground some water is administered.
Tips
A Bocks-thorn plant grown from a cuttings usually takes on serious fruit in the third year, with good care. If the plant does not bloom, it may be due to wrongly pruned measures. The buckthorn always sets flowers and therefore also fruits only on two or more years old shoots.