Jujube
Jujube is a fruit in the Rhamnaceae family. It grows best in full sun with low moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 6-9.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tree fruit (grafted) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Crisp apple-like or dried date-like fruit.
Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba), the Chinese date, is a very drought- and heat-tolerant small tree whose fruit eats like a sweet crisp apple when fresh and like a date when dried.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Ziziphus jujuba|Hardiness zones: 6-9|Propagation: grafting or suckers|Light: Full sun|Water: Low|Mature size: 15-30 feet
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Storing & preserving
Refrigerate ripe fruit; ripen firm fruit at room temperature.
- Freeze: Freezes well raw; spread on a tray first so pieces stay loose.
- Preserve: Make jam or water-bath can high-acid fruit.
- Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
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Care & troubleshooting
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