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The shrubs can tolerate any kind of soil, from sand to clay and acidic to alkaline. They will grow in nutritionally poor soil and polluted air, and will do well in full sun or partial shade. They can even tolerate salty sea air. In other words, growing goumi berries does not take a lot of special care.
- How do you use Goumi berries?
- How do you propagate Goumi berries?
- What are Goumi berries?
- What do Goumi berries taste like?
How do you use Goumi berries?
Goumi fruit has a sweet-tart flavor that can be enjoyed raw should your palate prefer a tart flavor profile. Goumi fruit can also be paired with sweet accompaniments in order to balance out their slightly sour taste. Cook down to make sauces, preserves, and pie fillings.
How do you propagate Goumi berries?
Goumi can be propagated by seed, softwood and hardwood cuttings. For seeds, a warm stratification for 4 weeks followed by 12-weeks cold stratification can help the seeds germinate. Softwood cuttings of 2 ½ – 4 inches can be taken in July/August.
What are Goumi berries?
Goumi berry is a tart, edible fruit produced by a goumi shrub (Elaeagnus multiflora). Goumi is a fruiting plant from the Russian Far East, China and Japan, where it is highly valued as a medicinal plant as well as for its edible fruit.
What do Goumi berries taste like?
The taste of goumi is astringent but sweet. Though it has a flavor all its own, it has been likened to the tastes of sour cherries, cornelian cherries, and even rhubarb. Waiting until the berries are fully ripe provides a more enjoyable eating experience.
