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When to Plant Goji Berries in Paulding County, OH

Goji berries are a deciduous shrub producing small, bright red berries valued as a superfood. The plants are extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established.

Paulding County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and the first fall frost is October 21, giving you a growing season of approximately 179 days.

At an elevation of 914 feet, Paulding County receives approximately 40.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 87°F, providing good warmth for Goji Berries during the growing season.

Paulding County, OH (Zone 6a) Moderate season
179 days
Last Spring Frost April 25
179 growing days
First Fall Frost October 21

Paulding County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Goji Berries Planting Timeline — Paulding County, OH

Goji Berries Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Transplant Outdoors May 16 May 16 – May 30

· 48" apart · Rows 72" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April
May Transplant Outdoors
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Low — drought tolerant

📅 Days to Maturity

730–1095 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6.5–8 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6a

📆 Growing Season

179 days in Paulding County

Growing Tips for Paulding County

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Prune annually to manage the arching, somewhat wild growth habit. Berries ripen over an extended period in summer and fall. Can be trellised.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Goji Berries in Paulding County, OH?

Paulding County is in Zone 6a with an average last frost of April 25. Plan your Goji Berries planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Paulding County, OH?

Paulding County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a. The average last spring frost is April 25 and first fall frost is October 21.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Paulding County, OH. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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