Can Goji berries be grown in hot climates?

[Leliquelen]

Hello everybody, and have a great Thanksgiving Day!

I'm contemplating growing Goji berries in the south of Spain, which is a desert - the only one in Europe.
It gets very hot and scorching sunny in the summer - above 50C after July.
Do you think this is doable? I'm new to this, but I do have green fingers with the few plants I have at home and, with a friend of mine, we're looking into starting an organic farming project for healthy foods on the land behind the house.

Many thanks indeed, I look forward to your replies.
L

 

[Chuck]

I grew them for a couple of years until I decided I didn't like them all that much. All I know about them is that they must have alkaline soil, are very cold hardy and suffer in the Texas summer heat. It was a PITA to keep them alive in our hot summers, which aren't even close to 50 C, even when moved into shade

 

[Java Guy]

Hello everybody, and have a great Thanksgiving Day!

I'm contemplating growing Goji berries in the south of Spain, which is a desert - the only one in Europe.
It gets very hot and scorching sunny in the summer - above 50C after July.
Do you think this is doable? I'm new to this, but I do have green fingers with the few plants I have at home and, with a friend of mine, we're looking into starting an organic farming project for healthy foods on the land behind the house.

Many thanks indeed, I look forward to your replies.
L

It's doable but will take some extra work on your part. They are going to need shade if temperatures are above 38C. Here is a good link with information you are looking for

http://blog.gardenharvestsupply.com/2011/05/20/how-to-grow-goji-berry-plants/

 

[Leliquelen]

Hello Chuck and Java Guy,

Thank you very much for the advice and especially for the very instructional link Java Guy - much appreciated.
Yes, the land in question has a shady side, as it has valleys shaded by the house, once the sun goes over, so I think the situation is still hopeful. I'm in the early stages of my research anyway and I shall keep an eye on anything that can add further insight.

The whole picture is to get a superfoods garden going, of which goji berries will only be a part, but an important one - I wish.
OK, back to you, have a great weekend!
L