Pruning guide
How to prune goji berry
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Pruning goji berry — FAQ
When should I prune goji berry?
Late winter while dormant (February–March); light summer thinning after fruiting. Year 1–2: select a single leader and remove competing stems. Established plants: shorten laterals by up to one-third to encourage fruiting spur development; remove any dead, diseased, or crossing stems entirely. Tip-prune after summer harvest to stimulate new growth for next season.
How often does goji berry need pruning?
Annually in winter; optional light thinning after summer harvest. Goji Berry fruits on new growth produced from two-year-old wood and benefits from structured annual pruning. In the first two years, train a short main trunk (30–60 cm) with four to six main lateral branches. On established plants, shorten laterals and remove the weakest stems to encourage strong fruiting spurs and prevent the arching canes from becoming an impenetrable thicket.
How do you prune goji berry?
Year 1–2: select a single leader and remove competing stems. Established plants: shorten laterals by up to one-third to encourage fruiting spur development; remove any dead, diseased, or crossing stems entirely. Tip-prune after summer harvest to stimulate new growth for next season.