It is safe to consume goji berries from your own harvest
After the goji berry rose to become the “trend berry”, it didn't take long to dry out Preserved imports from various countries around the globe are available in shops was. However, in numerous tests in these dried berries the residues of dangerous pesticides were found found, so that the supposedly positive effect on health by consuming them is almost counteracted became. When growing your own goji berries in your own garden, you can be sure that you are in full control of the berries used at all times fertilizer or about funds for strengthening the Plant health to keep.
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The enjoyment of fresh consumption and your own processing
Since the large Cultivation in Germany The bright orange-red berries are usually only available in dried form or as juice. When they are sufficiently mature harvested Goji berries taste delicious and halfway sweet even fresh from the bush. If the harvest is in
late summer If the size is slightly larger, the fruit can also turn into juice processed or dried to serve as a flavor ingredient in the following dishes:- Loaves
- Salads
- Cereals
- Soups
Goji berries are usually easy to thrive and grow quickly
If the young plants are not freshly grown, goji berries are definitely good at temperatures of up to - 25 degrees Celsius hardy. The bushes can therefore easily be grown outdoors overwinter and tend to grow relatively quickly and vigorously under suitable conditions. As part of the care it doesn't hurt, goji berries bravely every year cut back.
Tips
Older shrubs can not only let their long branches take root above ground like sinks on the ground, but sometimes also subterranean runners form. It may therefore be advisable to use a Rhizome barrier in the ground to protect the rest of the garden from the Goji berries from spreading too much.
