Goji Berry 'Firecracker'

Common Name: Goji Berry 'Firecracker'

Scientific Name: Lycium barbarum 'Firecracker'

Zone: 5–9

Bloom Colour: Lavender-purple

Fruit Colour: Bright red

Fruit Size: 1–2 cm (oval-shaped berries)

Ripens/Harvest: Late summer to early fall (typically August to October)

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates a range of soil types, including slightly alkaline

Flavour Profile: Sweet with a mildly tart, tangy finish

Fruit Texture: Juicy and chewy when fresh; leathery when dried

Years To Bear: 1–2 years after planting

Mature Size: 4–6 ft tall and wide

Spacing: 4–6 ft apart

Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating, but larger yields with multiple plants