help any one, I have planted six goji plants one meter apart last year as per instructions to make a small hedge, but all they are doing is spreading across the ground what have I done wrong .
No idea Bill, I planted two baby Gojis in pots of ericaceous compost last autumn and they're towering over me. Looks like I got the height and you got the spread. Maybe we should swop cuttings!
Hi Billm and welcome to the site :D
Ive got 3 Goji plants grown from seed this year. They are all different, one is tall and straight, one is short and bushy and the other is very sprawling. I think I will cut the last one mentioned back to see wether it can stand up or not.
Amazin, do they need to be in ericacious compost then? I guess you are right as I didn't do ANY homework as usual!
copied this from where I got my seeds,
Growing Instructions: (these will be included with your seeds)
1) Sow seeds as soon as possible. If you do not want to use them all at once, store in a paper bag/envelope in a cool dry place. Seeds that have been stored can be soaked in water for up to 8 hours before planting or placed in a fridge for a couple of hours to help the germination process begin.
2) Soil: use any medium soil; loam-based or peat-based compost, vermiculite, perlite, etc. Sow thinly in one-fourth to one-half inch deep in loose, well draining soil and sprinkle 5mm of fine/dry compost on top of seeds to cover, water gently with a light spray. Place on a warm window sill in shade or indirect sunlight and keep moist. An electric propagator will speed up the germination process if desired. The seeds will germinate between 5 and 10 days, depending on the temperature. Once sprouted, seedlings should be gradually acclimated to direct sunlight until well established.
3) Water seedlings regularly, keep soil well-drained and do not allow to become waterlogged. When leaves develop, carefully pot into 3 inch pots. Place in a sunny but sheltered position or in a greenhouse or conservatory. When the plant is 3 or 4 inches tall, pinch growing tip to encourage bushiness. Once established, they will be quite hardy and prolific growers, reaching maturity in 4-5 years, and standing 10'-12' high with vines reaching to 20' in length. Heavy pruning of the plant will keep it looking neat and will encourage flowering and fruiting.
Hints and Tips:
Be careful not to over-water - goji plants are very drought tolerant. They do not require a rich soil - they are best grown in soil of moderate quality. They like a sunny position and are hardy down to -15c. Keep well drained, mix sand or gravel if necessary to aid drainage.
Depending on the amount of sunlight, the plants may not produce any flowers or fruit in their first year. In the second year, they will flower first with small trumpet-shaped purple and white flowers in early summer, followed by plump, juicy, bright-red fruits. The plant will continue to flower and produce fruit right up until the first heavy frost. Heavy yields can be expected from Goji plants that are 4 to 5 years old. Typcially, only 2 year old plants will produce 1-2kg of goji berries! The sweet fresh gojis can be picked when red and eaten straight away. Gojis will oxidise and turn black if touched by hand, so if they are to be kept for a period of time or dried then they should be shaken off the plant and collected in a tea towel or cloth.
forgot to pinch out my tips so have them tied to small canes, but they are bushing from bottom. think some support is needed they are very lax growers.
I grew 2 lots of Goji Berry plants, I bought seed and planted as per instructions and also bought dried goji berries deseeded and planted. Both lots grew, the ones from bought seed are more like creepers, the ones from dried goji berries are quite bushy 4'+ shrubs. Both lots started this year. I intend to grow the creeper type along my plot boundary fence, and the others as bushes . I have a total of 22 plants, and hope if and when they fruit to look 22 years younger!!.
Im gonna have to ask....what are goji berries??
Goji berries are the in thing, below explains it live longer cures all etc.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50-ORGANIC-Goji-Berries-SEEDS-NO-Pods-Grow-your-own_W0QQitemZ170252248236QQihZ007QQcategoryZ1512QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
see must have and they grow like wildfire.