Goji Berries are also known as Lycium Barb arum or Chinese Wolfberry. The plants are deciduous, woody perennials and are very adaptable. They like lots of sun, preferring climates that are hot and dry in the summer There are several species and as many as 88 varieties. The most sought after species is Lycium Barb arum because it is the most nutritious. Goji Berry plants have rather exotic origins, they are not tropical and can survive the winter even in cold climate regions.. The plants are ornamental, producing attractive purple and white tropical looking flowers that are followed by bright red, tear-drop shaped berries. He plant is reported to grow to heights of twelve feet tall and as wide as eight feet, but it can be pruned and trained to smaller dimensions, or even raised as an indoor house plant. The planting process was pretty routine, no special treatment was required and Timpanogos supplied a very detailed cultivation manual that described every aspect of growing Goji Berries including planting, pruning techniques, harvesting, and even recipes for using the freshly picked berries. The seed kits also include thorough instructions and a DVD outlining the germination and care of the seedlings
