Bring the taste of the tropics to your home garden with Red Jujube Fruit Seeds for Planting. Known for their naturally sweet, apple-like flavor and high nutritional value, jujube fruits (also called Chinese dates) are a favorite among gardeners and fruit enthusiasts alike. These Non-GMO seeds produce hardy, fast-growing trees that adapt well to various climates and soil types.

Perfect for both small gardens and large orchards, red jujube trees are drought-tolerant, low maintenance, and offer abundant yields of shiny red fruits packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

Features

• Delicious Red Variety: Produces crisp, sweet red jujube fruits.
• Non-GMO & Naturally Grown: Safe, untreated seeds suitable for home gardens.
• Drought-Tolerant Trees: Thrive in dry or semi-arid conditions.
• Easy to Grow: Excellent germination and minimal maintenance needed.
• Nutrient-Rich Harvest: Fruits are high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
• Perfect for Home or Commercial Growing: Adaptable to various soil and climate conditions.

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ziziphus jujuba
• Common Name: Jujube Tree / Chinese Date Tree
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
• Fruit Color: Deep red to reddish-brown when ripe
• Fruit Flavor: Sweet, crisp, and mildly tangy
• Mature Height: 15 – 30 ft
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Soil pH: 5.5 – 7.8
• Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Temperature Range: 65°F – 95°F (18°C – 35°C)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 – 10
• Planting Season: Spring or early summer
• Days to Germination: 20 – 40 days
• Time to Maturity: 3 – 4 years for fruiting
• Pollination: Self-pollinating but benefits from cross-pollination for higher yields
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic Status: Naturally grown and untreated

Planting Guide

• Seed Preparation: Soak jujube seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
• Stratification (Optional): For faster germination, refrigerate soaked seeds for 2–4 weeks.
• Planting Depth: Sow seeds ½ inch deep in well-drained soil.
• Light Requirements: Place in full sun for best growth.
• Watering: Keep soil moist but not saturated during germination.
• Temperature: Ideal germination temperature is 75°F – 85°F.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings to permanent location once 6–8 inches tall.
• Spacing: 10–15 ft apart between trees.
• Maintenance: Prune lightly in winter to shape and encourage fruiting branches.
• Harvesting: Fruits are ready to pick when fully red and slightly wrinkled.