Advantages of bucket culture in wolfberry
The goji berry, also known under the name of "common wolfberry", was initially known as an "import berry" from Asian countries, but is now also increasingly popular in Germany cultivated. Under the right environmental conditions, Goji Bereen can show rapid growth. Therefore, many hobby gardeners prefer the culture in the pot, because the plants remain a little more compact and In addition, with their underground rhizomes, they do not spread uncontrollably across the garden can. It is also much easier to create a permeable substrate in a bucket than in an outdoor bed with loamy soil. Last but not least, the sun-hungry goji berries in a bucket can also be placed in the best possible location facing the sun.
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Lay the foundation for a good harvest with the planting
Even if fresh increased Goji Bereen At first glance, they seem quite small and innocent, with good care they can stretch long shoots up to 80 cm in length or more in all directions after a short time. Accordingly, the planter should also be large enough for a wolfberry bush. The optimal time for planting and transplanting is spring, as this leaves enough time to root before the winter frosts. As a potting substrate, you can use two parts more ordinary
Potting soil mix with a part of perlite or sand. The pot should have drainage holes and not stand on a trivet. At least you should pay attention to the goji berries due to the waterlogging intolerance in summer to water only every few days and not to leave their roots in permanent moisture.Take care of the goji berries in the bucket optimally at any time of the year
In a sunny spot, the goji berry in the bucket usually develops splendidly if the following advices for the care get noticed:
- Potted plants wrapped in bubble wrap and a layer of mulch outdoors overwinter
- do not water too often (the wolfberry does not like waterlogging)
- a courageous one Cut back should be carried out annually
- Mildew infestationshould be recognized and combated as early as possible
Tips
With the goji berries, a single shrub can also be used without any problems blossoms and put on fruit. The number of to harvesting berries however, it is usually higher if several specimens of these berry bushes are placed in close proximity to one another.
