How Do You Grow Goji Berries In Hawaii?
The goji berry bush (Lycium barbarum) will grow in almost any environment as long as it is in well-drained soil and full sun. Goji prefers slightly dry environments, but there are ways to successfully compensate for high rainfall in places such as Hawaii. Goji bushes grow quite large (up to 10 feet tall with 12-foot suckers that spread laterally from the center of the plant), but can be pruned as a smaller hedge or bush. Begin in early spring by putting filtered water and seeds in a germinating tray. Place the tray in a warm window for 1 to 2 weeks or until you see roots form. Fill peat cups with potting soil. Sow each of the sprouts in its own peat cup, 1/4- to 1/2-inch under the surface of the soil. Place peat cups in a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered environment until the seedlings are 2 to 4 inches high. Keep the soil moist by misting the peat cups daily. Plant each seedling, peat cup and all, in its own 6-inch pot. Keep it in a sunny spot in your house or greenhouse through the fi
