Summary of Post
This is an update to my Goji Berry Germinating Endeavour launched in August 2008.
Survivor: Goji Berry
My Goji plants celebrated their 6 month birthday today! I had previously sowed about 60 seeds extracted from within the largest of my organic goji berry supply. (You can get some here at about $16.50 for a 16 oz pouch). From these, about 15 germinated (germination rate 20% = Not Bad!). I transplanted 8 of the sturdiest looking seedlings, and now 5 are left standing. These are the survivors of all the worst trials and tribulations one could possibly submit baby goji plants to. Measly, meager winter sunlight, scorching heat from experimental grow light initiatives, near-drowning via over-watering by a very enthusiastic caretaker (oops!), and prolonged drought and dessication when their mommy went away to sunny Florida for two weeks (uh...sorry!).
Potted Ponderings
At six months of age, these goji plants look sturdy and healthy (I'll post a pic soon). Their leaves are a rich deep green color, which is surprising when you think about all the light deprivation they have endured. The plants actually spent the first three months of their existence looking like Goji Dwarf Wannabes. I was beginning to think that they would never grow any taller than their 1 inch height when quite suddenly some of these bad boys bust into puberty and displayed some impressive growth spurts. I had to
