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Goumi Red Gem – 3 cuttings 6-8″ Long

July 8, 2026

Goumi Red Gem – 6-8″ long Cuttings. Cooking the fruit increases the lycopene content. The fruits ripens in May/June, and seeds of the Goumi are a good source of essential fatty acids as well which is very unusual for a fruit.

Goumi Red Gem – 3 cuttings 6-8″ Long

July 8, 2026

Goumi Red Gem – 6-8″ long Cuttings. Cooking the fruit increases the lycopene content. The fruits ripens in May/June, and seeds of the Goumi are a good source of essential fatty acids as well which is very unusual for a fruit.

Goumi Sweet Scarlet – 3 cuttings 6-8″ Long

July 8, 2026

Goumi Sweet Scarlet – 6-8″ long Cuttings Origin: China, Korea, JapanPerennial ShrubLight: Sun/part shadeHeight/ Width 6 to 10 feetPollination: Self-fertileFruit Health Benefits: Goumi berries are high in vitamin A and E, bioactive compounds, minerals, flavonoids and proteins. Their lycopene content is the highest of any food and is being used in the prevention of heart disease and cancers and in the treatment of cancer. Cooking the fruit increases the lycopene content. The fruits ripens in May/June, and seeds of the Goumi are a good source of essential fatty acids as well which is very unusual for a fruit. Seeds are also edible, fibrous, high in proteins and fats.Wildlife Benefits: Birds love them!Soil,: Acidic to alkaline, poor soil, coastal and polluted air. Fertilizer/pH: 6.0 to 6.5. Fertilize when watering the plant, use time released fertilizer 8-3-9, Feed several times during growing season.Mulch: Add an organic mulch around the plant. Pest/Disease Control: No serious insect or disease problems.Domestic shipping only ***Please google for information on growing Goumi cuttings. I am not responsible for your failure to propagate.

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