Are Gojiberries edible?
Yes of course gojiberry is one of the plants that has a sweet taste that has a red color on the fruit and is often used/processed into sweets or jams.
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The name Goji, gojiberry, or wolfberry, is the fruit of Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense, both of which are closely related to the species of gharqad in the family Solanaceae. Barbarum and chinense fruits are similar but can be distinguished by differences in taste and sugar content.
"It turns out that the Goji berry is a fruit that at first glance looks like a red cayenne pepper and has even been used as medicine and as a dietary supplement for more than 2,000 years."
Goji berry is a shrub plant originating from China. Goji berries are a member of the same family as potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, chilies, and tobacco. Another name for goji berries is wolfberry. This plant can grow up to three meters high.
Goji berries can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried (like raisins) and used in herbal teas, grape juice, and medicine.
Benefits of consuming Goji Berries
The content contained in goji berries include:
• vitamin A,
• vitamin B1,
• vitamin B2,
• vitamin C,
• iron,
• selenium,
• potassium,
• and copper.
In addition, it turns out that goji berries also contain high specific antioxidants, called Lycium barbarum polysaccharides.
Benefits of Goji berries for health
• Boost the immune system.
• Help lose weight.
• Helps control blood sugar.
• Prevents the growth of cancer cells.
• Has an antiaging effect.
Goji berries can be processed by drying the goji berries, of course, so that the goji berries can last a long time if stored in a cupboard or refrigerator.
Benefits of dried Goji berries for body health
• Relieves stress.
• Improve sleep quality.
• Help lose weight.
• Improve physical performance.
• Helps build the immune system.
• Help fight cancer cells.
• Maintain heart health.
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How long does it take for Goji berry plants to bear fruit?
Well, doing goji berry cultivation is an easy matter because, it takes patience and perseverance to take care of it
Planting Goji berries in pots as well as being an ornamental plant
Goji berries can be grown in pots and placed indoors. However, it is recommended to take the plant outdoors for a few hours to get some sunlight. Alternatively, the pot can be placed near a window so that it is exposed to the sun.
The average Goji Berry harvest can be done 2 - 3 years. so it takes sincere patience to take care of this one plant, friends.
But don't be surprised if goji berries have a high selling value, so many visitors are hunting for this fruit.
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