Choosing the right Jujube Variety

In this video, we look at my in ground jujube trees. I also talk about the varieties that I recommend and for what purposes. Either fresh or dried, each variety has their own specialty.
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[@nmnate]

I'd recommend Honey Jar and Sugar Cane as two "early" varieties. Honey Jar is a little earlier for me, but I'll need a few more years to see how much. I think my trees do the same thing, the first few flowers don't seem to do anything and then they'll go absolutely nuts a couple weeks later. FWIW I eat mine at mostly reddish brown (still firm), but at the end of the season I'll pick everything and let them dry a little bit sitting on the kitchen counter. Pretty tasty both ways. Honey jar is my favorite fresh, it tastes a little more complex than Sugar Cane which is just super sweet.

[@Qingeaton]

Rodger Meyer out in Cali grew jujubes and made a living out of digging up the suckers and grafting them into more trees, as well as selling the fruit from the trees. I've only been growing for 3 years. Put in 25 so far and adding 15 this year. Li, Sugar Cane, Yazoo li, Baby red, Chico, Shangxi li, Zone 6a.

[@lwjenson]

Great video! I've been working on picking out varieties and this was super helpful!

[@minkademko2335]

I can't wait to try jujube! The Li sounds perfect and I have plenty of sunny places to choose from to give it a good home.

[@LuckyFoxKnits]

Great video, thank you.

[@tobisd5]

This isvery interesting! I planted now 2 jujube sisofos ( they have longe fruits like dates) here in south Greece. They are nice because easy to grow ,taste good and shade in summer and in winter you have sun because the leaves fall down .. greetings from Europe

[@hog7203]

I use to grow several varieties where I use to live. I always thought Li was excellent for fresh eating, but only when it turned just about or completely red. I grew in zone 7;(N.C.) so that may make a difference. Lang never had any flavor until it was red and dry, and to me wasn't worth the space and time. Most, if not all nursery grown jujubes are varieties grafted to wild jujube rootstock. If you dig up a sucker, plant it where you want a new tree, and the next season after it has an established root system, graft the variety you like to it. You'll avoid the delay from transplant shock and they grow faster and produce earlier than planting from a potted plant. From what I've researched, they're pollinated by wasps and also possibly ants. Imo, they're one of the best tasting fruits on the planet. The GA 866 variety was the sweetest type I grew, but it wasn't as reliable as the Li, for me anyway. Good luck to you with your future growing.

[@zachariahstillwater]

Great video! Thank you!

[@minfeng9404]

Thank you for sharing. This is very informative. can you please do a video of how to prune jujube and pear trees? Thank you

[@minh4835]

I used to live in zone 5 but now I'm in zone 9. If you like growing anything, move to a warmer climate. Figs, Jujube, citrus, mangos, guava, etc grow so much better here. Almost without care.

[@sunmartinez1]

That's not what somone should do. Rather find things that grow in your area, pesticides free. That let's you enjoy life where you are happy and the tree is.

[@garywatson3102]

Excellent video.

[@themaggieMACfly]

so informative thank you. I want to grow 2 jujube.... 1 for drying and tea, and 1 for fresh eating

[@nmnate]

Depending on where you are in the country, you might be able to get some fresh or dried jujubes at a farmers market. Out west, definitely. I tried them before putting my trees in.

[@ubroberts5541]

Jujube trees grow best in a hot climate. Water well and widely to establish a good root system. Once established cut back on the water. Li jujube fruits best on it’s own.

[@paulkim1763]

Where can I get the same type of seedling ?

[@yorkieandi]

What are your taste opinions on the newer varieties of jujubes on the marketplace today, like Autumn Beauty, Confetti, Empress Gee, Massandra and Black Sea? Heard that Black Sea is in the same category as far as being in the top tier along with HoneyJar and Sugar Cane.

[@laceyah1]

I'd like to get a sugarcane and honey tree. I know these are both good fresh. Is the sugarcane good for drying? If no, can you recommend the best variety for drying? thanks!

[@geriannroth449]

Would you ship the scions to Barbados West Indies? Also can you recommend some mailorder nurseries which would ship internationally?

[@verderandy9161]

Ross, One other aspect of jujubes they are perfect for edible landscapes. Their somewhat twisted growth form plus the leaves are a beautiful SHINY green! Probably need to add more than my one tree. Gr8 info on jujubes. Thnx for sharing, Randy/GA

[@robkeller3431]

Just planted a Lang next to Li. I'm in So cal and Li has done a bit too well. Must have had about 1000 fruit this year.

[@silvia26ification]

Are the roots invasive? I'm in San Diego where we don't get much rain and I worry the roots will search out water from my in-ground irrigation pipes that are old and constantly bursting here and there. Love your videos and how articulate you are!

[@lisadabbs2181]

Silvia, yes they're. Most trees are grafted on wild jujube seedling which are thorny with lots of suckers that wander all over the place. Just treat it as you would running bamboo. Sooner or later it will turn into a headache, at least that's my experience. I live in San Antonio, TX.

[@MakePeace123]

I would put down weed fabric just under the soil to keep the roots below, same problem not sure if it will work

[@LuminousTurtle2029]

@silvia26ification Late reply but they are very invasive. If you're worried about that just grow them in pots. They do very well in pots as long as they have enough water and good soil that drains well. They don't like their roots to sit in water.

[@jameslippert3523]

Where are you located and what soil type do you have? I haven’t tried Jujubes yet in N Texas but understand they are adapted to this area. Zone 8A.

[@RossRaddi]

Clay. 7A Philadelphia.

[@nmnate]

Ours grow like weeds in zone 6b northern New Nexico (sandy loam and some clay depending on the location in the yard). Started getting crops in the 2nd year on both trees.

[@michellenoble4423]

8A, DFW Tx area. Have GA-866 and Shiangxi Li Jujube trees growing and producing well in heavy black clay. The fruit is delicious. IMO, better than apples.

[@usmanchughtai1751]

Hi I am looking for or dry small/round jujube to buy let me know how please

[@lemontea128]

Is there a difference in flavor between sugarcane and honey jar beside the sweetness. I recently purchased honey jar and Shangxi Li and I’m thinking if I should be adding sugarcane. Oh and I’ve heard jujubes trees in general prefer full sun.

[@RossRaddi]

Flavor wise, they're all similar. The sweeter they are, the more you pick up on those sugar flavors like honey in honeyjar.

[@lemontea128]

@@RossRaddi thanks ! 😄

[@yochanontheseeker1942]

What do they taste like fresh vs dried?

[@tavyfavorite1149]

@@yochanontheseeker1942 dry taste sweeter

[@johnnymarkovich1419]

I like juju bes my soil is clay and very swampy

[@tavyfavorite1149]

Is the jujube invasive? Do they produce more fruits is kept short into a bush?

[@lisadabbs2181]

Yes, they're invasive. Most trees are grafted on wild jujube seedling which are thorny and the roots spread all over. You could use a barrier to contain the wandering roots as you would with running bamboo.

[@roccoconte2960]

Always wanted to try them , how do they taste?

[@benderaviation]

Do you find your jujube wakes up quite late? Mine is still dormant.

[@RossRaddi]

Yeah. They're one of the last to wake up.

[@nmnate]

They're super late here, but that's one of the major advantages if you have late frosts. Our last frost (6b) is mid May and the trees are usually waking up in late May / early June. They're frost tender, but I've never had an issue with them waking up too early.

[@moniquegebeline4350]

I’m in coastal ms mine is just waking up now

[@benderaviation]

@@moniquegebeline4350 Same here, in coastal Ca.

[@hermanfennelljr3635]

Hello I'd like some cutting I'd possible.i learn alot from you.rhanks

[@crystalchristina9818]

I just planted the seeds, but I would love a cutting! How do I purchase?

[@RossRaddi]

I have a sale every December!

[@crystalchristina9818]

@@RossRaddi ok thank you!

[@miltonsilicki3709]

We have one tree 7 years old, alot of blosses every year, 8 hrs of direct son, looks healthy but no fruit. The rest of the garden does great and we have plenty of bees. Ant ideas why no fruit.

[@seanmorgan2678]

It could be a Lang. Lang is not self fertile. Try adding another tree or graft another variety on to the one you already have.

[@nexxogen]

That doesn't really look like a Li jujube. Li is not elongated like that, but more round. It's probably something else.

[@vynguyen6376]

I like tiger tooth jujube

[@ll3174]

Do they require fertilizer?

[@nam18111]

Nope

[@darkopetrovic9081]

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[@youngbuck5009]

I rolled the dice the other day and picked up a contorted and coconut jujube from one green world. Both are considered “early” so I have high hopes for my 6a Detroit orchard. I think you just convinced me to start them off in ground.

[@RossRaddi]

Give them your sunniest spot. I'm not sure how much land you've got, but I wouldn't plant them until you're sure you actually like eating them. They're certainly not my favorite fruit.

[@youngbuck5009]

@@RossRaddi good point!

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[@lisanguyen3802]

honey jar is the best to eat fresh sweetest one to me although they small size