Perennial fruit
Goji Berry plant profile
Lycium barbarum
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Goji Berry
Utah State Extension recommends planting goji in the spring, into a hole twice as wide as the roots, with organic mulch around the base to moderate root temperatures and suppress weeds.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Goji Berry in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- 1 in / week
- Soil pH
- 7 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 24 to 48 in apart, rows 72 in
- Hardiness
- Zones 4 to 7Find my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: goji gall mite, suckering.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- How to Grow Goji Berries In Your Garden
Utah State University Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.