Can goji berries (Solanaceae) be grown in pots? Market price per jin, planting time and how to get fruit
Goji berry, also known as Tianjing, Tianjingzi and Tianjingcao, is a common Solanaceae plant in northwest China. It is widely cultivated because of its high medicinal value. It is currently sold in all major markets, and the price is a little expensive. So how much is the market price of goji berries per jin? Can they be grown in pots? When to plant? How to plant so they bear fruit?
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Pot planting time:
Harvest ripe fruit in November, soak in water for 1-2 days, and once soft, rub and wash them clean to obtain the seeds, then dry and store them. Sow between March and April the following year, by drilling or in beds, covering with about 1-1.5 cm of soil, water thoroughly, and they will sprout and emerge after 10 days. After the seedlings emerge, thin them once, and ordinary management is enough. Transplant the seedlings in the spring of the second year.
Pot planting tips:
1. Site selection
Generally we want to grow potted goji berries indoors, but this is not good for the growth of the potted plant. Potted goji berries depend very strongly on sunlight, so we must put them in a place with plenty of sunlight. Only in this way can we ensure the normal growth and development of the potted plant, so it opens satisfactory flowers and grows into a beautiful shape.
2. Watering
Controlling moisture is also an important factor in the normal growth of the potted plant. The water requirements of goji berries are stricter than those of other plants. We must make sure the soil moisture is neither wet nor dry. When watering, we cannot let the water be excessive, nor wait until the soil moisture is dry before watering. In other words, moisture must be controlled accurately to grow potted goji berries well.
3. Nutrient requirements
All plants need fertilizing, and goji berries are the same. Without fertilizer, you cannot grow robust plants. We should fertilize regularly to ensure the nutrients in the soil and ensure the normal growth and development of the plant.
4. Pruning
Since it is grown as a potted plant, of course we must prune it regularly, otherwise the plant will lose its shape. Regular pruning can give the plant a good-looking shape, and can also make the plant grow in the direction you want.
In general, potted goji berries are suitable for a curved-trunk style or a cliff style, and the small branches are suitable for being trained into a drooping shape. Root-raised shaping can be made into a bridge style. There are also other styles such as figurative style, raised-root style, multi-trunk style and bizarre style, but the ones with a big head and small tail, and the straight ones, are the most uninteresting. In short, shape according to the tree form, apply techniques according to the material, and revise repeatedly; do not rush.
5. Pest and disease control
As a potted plant, it is relatively weak against insects and diseases. Without artificial sterilization and insect elimination, it can easily die from pest damage. Spray some insecticide regularly to kill some pests and diseases and ensure the normal growth of the plant.