Enjoy the exotic flavor and health benefits of Red Ziziphus Jujube Fruits by planting these premium-quality seeds. Known as the Chinese date, the jujube tree produces small, oval fruits that turn red-brown when ripe and have a naturally sweet, apple-like flavor.
These non-GMO jujube seeds grow into hardy, drought-tolerant trees that are both ornamental and productive. Perfect for home gardens, farms, or edible landscapes, jujube trees are low-maintenance, resilient, and rewarding for any gardener.
Features
- Sweet and Nutritious Fruits: Produces red jujubes rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.
- Drought Tolerant: Thrives in hot and dry climates with minimal care.
- Non-GMO & Naturally Grown: Safe, untreated seeds.
- Long-Lived Tree: Can produce fruits for decades with proper care.
- Adaptable: Suitable for containers, orchards, or home gardens.
Specifications
- Common Name: Jujube / Chinese Date
- Scientific Name: Ziziphus jujuba
- Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
- Growth Habit: Rounded canopy with thorny branches
- Zones: USDA 6–10
- Season: Best planted in Spring or Early Summer
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
- Watering Needs: Low once established; prefers dry conditions
- Germination Time: 3–5 weeks at 70–85°F
- Maturity: 3–5 years for fruit production
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally cultivated and untreated
- Plant Height: 15–30 feet at maturity
- Fruit Description: Small red-brown fruits with crisp, sweet flesh
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, apple-like taste with chewy texture when dried
- Pollination: Self-fertile but higher yield with multiple trees
- Uses: Fresh eating, drying, teas, and natural sweeteners
Planting Guide
- Scarify seeds lightly with sandpaper and soak in warm water for 24 hours.
- Plant seeds ½–1 inch deep in well-draining soil mix.
- Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during germination.
- Provide warmth (70–85°F) and sunlight or grow lights for strong seedlings.
- Transplant outdoors after the last frost, spacing trees 10–15 feet apart.
