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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

RED ZEPPELIN®

Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum

'SMNLBBB'

PP#31,084; CBRAF

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  • Extra large berries
  • High yields
  • Easy to grow
Description

It may come as a surprise that an exotic sounding, notoriously nutritious fruit like goji berry is easy to grow - but it is indeed! Red Zeppelin® goji was selected for its extra-large fruit which makes for easier harvesting. Purple flowers in mid-summer develop into jewel-like red fruits that are bitter and tomato-like when fresh but turn sweet when set out to dry for a week or so. Very high yielding, especially in alkaline soils.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
10'
Width
2 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Grows best in alkaline soils. Can be grown in neutral to acidic soils, but may develop chlorosis. Tolerant of poor soils but looks best and is most productive with high fertility.

Pruning

Goji is an unruly plant that benefits from harsh training when it is young. Prune in early spring as needed.

Uses

Specimen; home gardens; fruit production.

Growing Tips

Harvest begins in mid-late summer. Pick berries as needed. They are quite bitter and tomato-like when fresh but can be easily dried, which means a significant improvement in sweetness. Staking is recommended.

  • Benchcard: Red Zeppelin® Lycium Benchcard
  • Tag: Red Zeppelin® Lycium Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Red Zeppelin® Lycium Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Red Zeppelin® Lycium Spec Sheet

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Edible, Heat tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Lycium, Common name: Goji Berry, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Purple flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Drought tolerant, Edible, Heat tolerant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Lycium, Common name: Goji Berry, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Purple flowers, Green foliage