Amber Sweet Yellow Goji Berry

10 Seeds

Amber Sweet Yellow Goji Berry is a rare variety of goji berry that produces golden-yellow, sweet fruits with less bitterness than the traditional red goji. The berries are rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, carotenoids, iron, potassium, and dietary fiber. They are excellent for fresh eating, drying, smoothies, herbal teas, desserts, and jams. This hardy shrub is more heat-tolerant than many berry crops and can be successfully grown in the Gulf region when planted during the cooler season. It performs well in gardens, large containers, raised beds, and greenhouses.

Best Planting Time

• October to January (recommended)
• February (inside greenhouses)
• Avoid sowing during the hottest summer months.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in lukewarm water (25–30°C) for 12–24 hours before sowing.
• No cold stratification is usually required.
• Optional: soak seeds in seaweed extract or a rooting stimulant for improved germination.

Soil Preparation

Use light, fertile, well-drained soil.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.5–7.5

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or small nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium evenly moist until germination.
• Place in a bright location with indirect sunlight.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 20–25°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 18–32°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of sunlight daily.
• During Gulf summers, provide 30–40% afternoon shade, especially for young plants.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
• Once established, water deeply when the top 3–5 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

Germination Time

• 10–30 days

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 4–6 true leaves
  • Height of 15–20 cm
• Space plants:
  • 1–1.5 m apart
• Space rows:
  • 2–2.5 m apart

Fruiting

• Plants grown from seed usually begin producing berries after:
  • 2–3 years
• Harvest when the berries turn golden-yellow, become slightly soft, and detach easily from the stem.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during October to January for the best growth.
• Apply organic mulch to keep roots cool and reduce moisture loss.
• Fertilize every 4–6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer during active growth.
• Switch to a fertilizer higher in potassium during flowering and fruiting.
• Prune lightly each winter to encourage new fruiting branches.
• Amber Sweet Yellow Goji Berry grows well in large containers, raised beds, home gardens, and greenhouses with protection from extreme summer heat.