Our goji berry seeds are derived from the
Lycium Barbarum indigenous to the Kashmir Himalaya. All of our
Goji berry seeds are naturally shade-dried untreated. Each berry contains
approximately 20-35 seeds. They have been randomly tested and proved to
have a high germination rate, rather than the typical dried berries
processed for human consumption that are typically dried at 120-130
degrees in dehydrators, or dried in direct sunlight.
The seeds
can be extracted from the dried berries by moistening them between
dampened paper towels for one-two hours, then slicing them open and
carefully removing the seeds. Seeds should then be immediately planted
about one-fourth to one-half inch deep in loose, well draining soil and
kept moist and in shade or indirect sunlight at all times.
Seedlings, once sprouted, should be gradually acclimated to direct
sunlight until well established. 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. If you are impatient
and want to enjoy the health benefits that goji berries have to offer
maybe you should consider purchasing some of our dried goji berries to
tide you over until your plants produce their own berries.