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Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Central Asia, Himalayas, Iran, Mongolia
Native
Introduced

Lycium ruthenicum

Black Goji, Russian Box Thorn

In Stock: 0.404 lb (Total:0.404lb)

  • Lycium ruthenicum

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0.4 lb

Details

Germination:
81%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
85%
Seeds per lb:
406,210
Quantity:
0.4 lb
Collected in:
China
Crop year:
2021
Min. hardiness zone:
5
Item ID:
1830598

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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Central Asia, Himalayas, Iran, Mongolia
Native
Introduced
Discover the remarkable Lycium ruthenicum, commonly known as Black Goji or Russian Box Thorn, a resilient and versatile flowering shrub in the nightshade family. Thriving in the challenging terrains of Central Asia, Northwest China, the southern part of Russia, and Kashmir, this plant is celebrated not only for its hardiness but also for its array of health benefits. Black Goji berries are a rich source of essential vitamins like A, C, and E, and bioactive compounds such as flavonoids. These small, power-packed fruits are also rare providers of essential fatty acids, making them a nutritional treasure. Renowned for its potential medicinal properties, research is exploring its capability to reduce cancer incidences and inhibit cancer growth. With its hardy nature, it plays a vital role in stabilizing sandy soils thanks to its extensive root systems. Easy to cultivate, it favors sunny, well-drained soils, tolerates drought, and thrives in saline environments, proving a robust addition to any garden.

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