Valiant Grape vs Firecracker Goji Berry - TreeTime.ca

Valiant Grape vs Firecracker Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum Firecracker

Vitis x Valiant

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Firecracker Goji Berry
Valiant Grape

The Firecracker Goji Berry is a thornless cultivar of the Goji Berry that is known for its sweet red berries. This deciduous perennial produces purple flowers from June through September, with fruit maturation taking place between August and October. Fruit production typically starts in the second year of growth with maximum production in the fourth and fifth year.

Firecracker Goji Berry berries are delicious, nutrient rich, high in antioxidants, and are often called a super fruit. Many describe the Firecracker as sweeter than other cultivars.

Reported to be one of the hardiest of all grape varieties. This variety will produce bluish red clusters of grapes that are great for jellies and juice. Grapes have long been used to cover arbors and trellises.

This is a self-pollinating variety so only one plant is required to set fruit. Many like this variety for fresh eating as it is similar to concord grapes.

Grapes are a higher maintenance species requiring regular care and pruning. Unchecked and uncared for grapes can spread, be eaten by birds, and have lesser yields.

Applying a thick layer of mulch can help these vines overwinter better.

Note: We do not ship grape vines to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Firecracker Goji Berry Quick Facts

Valiant Grape Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow
Berries: red
Berries: bluish red
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: June - September
Flowers: purple
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: high
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: goji berry firecracker