goji berries

[spud57]

Hi there

Can anyone give me some advice on goji berries please? Are they self fertile? Can you grow them in pots? Is there a good supplier?

[bluemoon]

T&M have them quite cheap at the mo - they do well in pots and I believe that they are self fertile, but couldn't 100% swear to it.

[Madasafish]

Yes
Yes
Ebay for seeds.

[HeyWayne]

Flummery's son (Phantom Veg) re-hydrated some dried ones (the type I'm currently chewing on as we speak) and planted them up. I'm not sure how they're doing, but it seemed a sensible idea.

Want me to send some of these dried ones? Ingredients say "Dried Goji Berries (100%).

[Paul Wagland]

Will they be chewed though Wayne?

I think Phantom Veg said they probably wont fruit for five years or so, growing from seed. Probably longer if they have been chewed...

[lainey lou]

GYO are giving away 3 plants to new subscribers at the mo if thats any good?

PS Wayne what do they taste like? They are very expensive to buy dried, so presuming they are good?!

[HeyWayne]

Will they be chewed though Wayne?

I think Phantom Veg said they probably wont fruit for five years or so, growing from seed. Probably longer if they have been chewed...

I've tried sucking them, but it's not the same.

GYO are giving away 3 plants to new subscribers at the mo if thats any good?

PS Wayne what do they taste like? They are very expensive to buy dried, so presuming they are good?!

Don't think I got anything as a freebie when I subscribed...

I'd say they're akin to cranberries in taste, with a slightly more sour note. Not unpleasant, but I couldn't eat a whole pack - partly because they're packed with fibre apparently, but they're also quite chewy. And they stick to your teeth with a vengence.

[lainey lou]

Thanks Wayne.
Has anyone tried them fresh?

[crichmond]

You could always subscribe to grow your own magazine and get 3 goji's free

Grow Your Own Magazine - GYO Growing Fruit, Vegetables & Organic Fresh Foods from your Garden

Cheers Chris

[lainey lou]

You could always subscribe to grow your own magazine and get 3 goji's free

Grow Your Own Magazine - GYO Growing Fruit, Vegetables & Organic Fresh Foods from your Garden

Cheers Chris

Make your mind up Chris!!!!!!

[bluemoon]

At last! I've been waiting for GYO to have a subscriber offer that wasn't either a book I'd already got or something I didn't want/need. No more nagging the newsagent or trailing into town to Smith's when he forgets.

[crichmond]

Make your mind up Chris!!!!!!

I believe I said from the beginning that it was the best mag around. Anyhow after talking to the big boss I decided to change my mind, but even if I hadnt it wouldnt stop me recommending the best mag on the market.

[HeyWayne]

I believe I said from the beginning that it was the best mag around. Anyhow after talking to the big boss I decided to change my mind, but even if I hadnt it wouldnt stop me recommending the best mag on the market.

Oh, I see how it is now! after "talking to the big boss" - you're now on the payroll eh!? Wink, wink, nudge, nudge, say no mowah!

Gonna see if I can have a "talk" to the big bwoss now...

[lainey lou]

put in a good word for me......

[HeyWayne]

put in a good word for me......

How about multifarious. That's a good word.