Lycium barbarum is distributed at an altitude of 2900-3500m, with an annual rainfall of 30-80mm and an annual average temperature of 4.6-4.8. It grows in alluvial fans, along rivers, on the edge of aeolian dunes and on saline-alkali plains in mountainous areas. The natural habitat conditions of Lycium barbarum in Jiuquan, western Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang, western Inner Mongolia and Tibet are generally poor.

Growth cycle of Lycium barbarum

Lycium ruthenicum is drought-tolerant and can still grow in the desert. It is a light-loving tree species. It grows vigorously under full light, and is mostly found in saline-alkali wasteland, saline sandy land, salt lake shore, canal, roadside, river beach and other saline habitats. Seedling stage 1-2 years, seedling height 1 m; Results in the initial stage, from the second year to the end of the fifth year, the annual growth of rhizomes was 0.5 ~ 0.8cm. From the 6th year to16th year, the tree height is 1.0- 1.6m, and the rhizome is 3-8cm. It will enter an aging period in 20 years.

Growth speed of Lycium barbarum

The life activities of Lycium barbarum begin with seeds, lateral roots and branches, germinate to form seedlings, gradually grow into plants with roots, stems and leaves, then blossom and bear fruit, fall asleep in early winter, germinate and grow in the following spring, and so on until the plants die.

Growth cycle management of Lycium barbarum L.

In the high-yield period, each Lycium barbarum can produce fresh fruit 1.5-3.5 kg, dried fruit 0.3-0.8 kg, and fresh fruit per mu can reach 800- 1 100 kg. Fertilization management: Lycium barbarum needs nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium most in the growth process, and the growth and fruiting period is long in a year. Providing it with sufficient water and fertilizer is beneficial to its growth, flowering and fruiting.