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Posted by PaulNS NS zone 6a (My Page) on

Wed, Aug 3, 05 at 11:28

Also known as matrimony vine. Supposed to be good for the eyes, immune system and liver. The berry is eaten as a snack like raisins in China. According to Richters Herbs it is easy to grow and hardy, zones 5-9 (and the seeds are cheap). Has anybody tried growing it? Is it a pretty plant? And how is the taste?

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Posted by bonsaist Z6/pa (My Page) on
Wed, Aug 3, 05 at 13:15

the juice is sold as herbal medicine....
it's more commonly known as Goji. grown in northern china... closer to the hamalayan... There's a place that sells the plants and fruits... I'm waiting to order some fruits later on...

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Posted by TonyfromOz z10 NSW Aust (My Page) on
Fri, Aug 5, 05 at 1:12

In our local vegetable market in an inner suburb of Sydney (large Chinese population) you can buy large bunches of it for only A$1 (U$0.8) but I have never seen the fruit. I think it's labelled 'gow jee' here, which is just another variation on gau ji, goji, etc. It took me quite a while to track down its botanical identity. The Chinese here say it's 'good for the blood', but then they say that about many other plants as well.

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Posted by oldherb z8 Oregon (My Page) on
Sat, Aug 6, 05 at 11:24

I have a tiny little thing in a 4" container that was a start I purchased from Richter's last year. I would recommend trying it from seed if you are not in a hurry. Mine is growing slowly and will probably be big enough to put into the ground this fall. (the start I got from Richter's was sadly small and not very vigorous)...And no I haven't tried or even seen the berries.

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Posted by PaulNS NS zone 6a (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 8, 05 at 7:04

Thanks for these responses. Seeds are on my list for next year.

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Posted by PaulNS NS zone 6a (My Page) on
Sat, Sep 24, 05 at 20:37

...and now a friend has been kind enough to pick up a packet of the dried berries for me at a Chinese grocery in the city. Will eat some and report back.

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Posted by skyjs z8 OR, USA (My Page) on
Mon, Sep 26, 05 at 2:02

I planted it and it did not do well. I think it needs full sun and it was crowded out.

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Posted by PaulNS NS zone 6a (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 27, 05 at 13:25

The berries are sweet, pleasant tasting, a raisin-like flavour with a touch of dates.
If I get them I'll remember to plant in full sun. I have my doubts whether they'll like NS climate...

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