Jujube harvest from container grown trees

Li and Lang Jujube growing in containers with their 1st harvest. In this video you will see the flowering cycle of my Jujube trees. I’ll show you the flowering cycle on thru their 1st harvest.

[@orangemoonglows2692]

these trees are so pretty and healthy looking. the harvest looks great too. thx for uploading.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for visiting!

[@exothermic2054]

Great video. Very relaxing, well-documented and interesting. Thanks! We just planted Sugarcane, GA866 and Sherwood in our yard here in Florida.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. These trees are easy to grow and the fruit is great tasting. I’m hoping to add the Honey Jar jujube to my collection. It’s supposed to be sweeter in flavor than the ones I have so hopefully I’ll be adding that one within the near future. Thank you for watching!

[@hollynguyen3861]

You should plant some GA866 and Sugarcane jujube .. they are the best

[@chinatownboy7482]

Uncle, thanks for the content you create. It's very interesting to see how Zone 10 in Southern California is so different from Zone 10 in Northern California. Here, I really don't get a cold winter. My jujube had flowers around Christmas, and fruit in January. It's now March, the January fruit are ripening, more flowers on blooming, and I can see fruit set. On my jujube, every time I prune it back, there's a new flush of growth, with new flowers and more fruit.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

That is interesting to see how differently trees respond in the same growing zone, but different parts of California. My jujube trees are just starting to come out of their dormant period. I’ll be uploading a spring tour video within the next few days so pls keep an eye out for that one. Best of luck and I hope you get a good harvest.

[@moniquemonicat]

Excellent video, good presentation and the time progression really helps get a good idea what to expect of the fruiting from flower to fruit. We have a Li variety (Li are self-polinating) and after 2 years in wine barrel is now producing fruit (we still have it in a container until we find a perfect place for it). We're in TUCSON Arizona and have it against a west-facing wall that faces the harsh afternoon sun from 1pm to 5pm (4pm is the hottest time of the day here in the desert). This is our most hottest and sunniest place in the yard and it loves the heat, even 115F degrees! We have it on an auto dripper for 6-min at 6am, and 6-min at 4pm every day, then once every week or week and a half give it a deep watering with the hose saturating the entire container full of water. He's very green and shiny and has tons of fruit on it.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I don’t have that big a yard where I can put them in the ground (these trees have invasive root systems) so I’ll likely keep mine as container grown trees. Sounds like your trees are very well taken care of. I’m familiar with the high temps in your area and you are right, these trees do well in high temp areas. Best of luck and thank you for watching!

[@jennzhangcn]

Great video!!! I just ordered a honey jar and GA 866 today from a nursery in Georgia. I already have two Li, one in ground and one in pot. And have another one called sugar cane grown in pot. Will let you all know when the new trees are here. Hopefully they will survive. Two trees size 5’-6’ total $250, free shipping. I talked to this guy - Chuck, he is polite and friendly.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Thank you! I’m still trying to get a Honey Jar to add to my collection. I hope to add it soon. Best of luck with yours and keep us posted.

[@trish387]

Hows the jujube growing in the pot?

[@HienJPCuocSongNhat]

Jujube very great, i like this tree

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

So do I. The fruit is very tasty and they are fairly easy to grow. Thank you for visiting!

[@LuminousTurtle2029]

Just subbed. Good to find a So. Cal. gardener on YT. I'm in 9a/b and I'm growing jujubes too, though they're still dormant. I wish I would have planted my Chico in a container. It has long, dangerous thorns and I really don't like where it is right now. This fall, I'm going to dig it up and grow it in a container, far away from the walking paths and closer to my Shanxi Li, which has tiny thorns.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I decided to keep my Jujubes in containers because of the invasive roots most varieties tend to have. Mine have done well growing in containers. I get a fair amount of fruit off of them. I’m sure they would do better planted in the ground but I’m happy with their fruit production as is. Thank you for visiting!

[@francesdumaliang6132]

Thank you for sharing!😊

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Thanks for watching!

[@povo3603]

Excellent video! Thank you for documenting and sharing. I ended up with a Lang, it was mislabeled as Shanxi Li. Mine has been a little spongy, hoping the quality improves in the years to come. Thank you!, also 10a socal

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Hopefully it will. Harvest’s off some of my fruit trees seem to improve over time. Also, with my jujube, I find that if I pick them late in the season they do become slightly spongy. I notice that picking them a little early is a good method for the varieties I’m growing. They have a good shelf life so picking them a little early has worked out well. Thank you for visiting!

[@kebunzuhdhan6679]

Thanks for the knowledge Uncle

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Thanks for visiting!

[@AiVan174]

Thank you for your video

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Thanks for watching!

[@Milen983]

Probably that honey jar jujube is the variant that I am used to, because the ones I always preferred and was used to seeing everywhere in my country, is the one that wrinkles when ripe, and you can dry it to some extent, and keep for long in that condition. It looks and tastes more like dates except less sweet and more delicious. The ones I found in local Asian and Middle Eastern grocery stores were exactly like that. Recently a relative bought a home where there is another jujube tree like yours, and I agree it tastes more like any green fruit if you collect them in half green or just browned. The other variety that I like tastes almost like dried jackfruit when ripe and half dried.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Still haven't found a honey jar jujube. Looking forward to trying one. Thank you for visiting!

[@TrungLe-zn1wp]

I wish that I can have 1 of your Jujubee tree. Love it very much. Hv

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Great addition to most gardens! Thanks for watching👍

[@AAHomeGardening]

beautiful plant

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Thanks for visiting

[@AAHomeGardening]

@@Zone10aBackyardOrchard you're welcome

[@user-vk5ws3jl1l]

I planted one in october last year it shows no signs of life yet since we came out of winter🤞🏽 I live in zon 7/8, it makes a big difference on jujube trees growth also. Your grew fast with one year in zone 10.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Yes, they seem to have adapted well to the climate here. Even growing in a container they have done well. I live in a low chill area and luckily they only require about 100 to 200 chill hours so they produce good crops. They are fast growing so hopefully yours will put on good growth now that it’s going on its 2nd year in the ground. Best of luck!

[@ngocmai687]

My love jujube

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

They are great trees to grow and reward you with really good tasting fruit. Thanks for watching!

[@dianadeller7579]

Beautiful ❤️❤️

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Thank you!

[@dianadeller7579]

@@Zone10aBackyardOrchard ...🙏🥰

[@Thomas-mi8wg]

Very nice, only 1 season and you are already harvest fruit, how is the taste like, is it sweet and crunchy

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

The texture is similar to that of an apple (crunchy). The taste, however; is much better in my opinion. Both varieties (Li and Lang) are sweet in flavor, but for me the Lang was better tasting. They are both great varieties and easy to grow. Thank you for watching!

[@kaidentoysngarden5497]

Hi Sir, love your trees jujube. I’m planning to grow 3 jujube (shanxi li, sugar cane, ga866) in containers next spring (they will send those trees bare roots similar like yours to me next year). Would you mind help share the name fertilizer you mentioned on this video (organic 10-10-10)? Thanks so much.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I have been having trouble finding the fertilizer locally. It is Espoma Organic 10-10-10. If you go on their website (espoma.com) you might be able to find a place in your area that carries it. I’m going to keep trying, but if I can’t find it I’ll look for something similar as long as it’s a balanced or near balanced in the 10-10-10 range. Hope this helps and thank you for watching.

[@kaidentoysngarden5497]

Thank you very much Sir. Yes this helps a lot 🥰

[@evelynemmanuel9594]

Your garden is inspiring. Which nursery did you purchase your Jujubes from?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Thank you! I bought my jujube trees from an online nursery (groworganic.com). I’ve ordered several fruit trees from them and all have been good quality. Thank you for watching!

[@TheChenny73]

I planted four jujube trees three years ago. The trees have barely grown. I’m thinking of digging them up while dormant and amending their homes with compost etc.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I have the Li and Lang varieties which are listed as fast growing trees. Most other varieties I’ve seen are also listed as fast growing. I’m guessing yours are as well. They should have put on notable amount of growth after 3 years. I would check the soil. These trees do well with a wide PH range (4.5 on thru about 8, according to nursery info). They also require good draining soil. I would make sure the area they are planted in is well draining. Best of luck and thank you for watching!

[@aperson1181]

Thank you, can you grow year-round Jujube in these grow bags in Northern climate, 8a, Oregon? Where can you buy the trees? Which verity is better and how are they compared? Also, why did you decide to grow these types of trees?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I bought them from an online nursery (groworganic.com). As per nursery info they will grow in zones 5 thru 10. I’ve only tried the Li and Lang varieties and for me the best tasting between them is the Lang. They have been doing fine as container grown trees and I don’t plan on putting them in the ground. Thanks for watching!

[@yummytummy88]

What size growth bag do you use for your tree on this video and do you plan to report them in the future?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

The Jujube trees are planted in 20 gal growbags. This coming January they will have been growing in these growbags for 3 years. I’m looking at moving them to a 24”x24”x24” wooden container that I plan on building sometime next year, if time permits. Thank you for visiting!

[@phoebekosaketh4316]

How long are you planing to keep them in pots? I would love to grow one but I live in North East and it’s very cold I have to bring the pot inside in the house in the winter.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

They are in 20 gal containers now and eventually I will up-pot them to a larger container. These trees have an invasive root system so I don’t plan on putting them in the ground. They managed to put on a good amount of fruit so I think they will do well as container grown trees. It’s a little more work growing them in containers, but for me it is worth the extra effort (very good tasting fruit). Best of luck and thank you for watching!

[@LittlePieceOfHeaven.65]

very informative ! for 'mature' trees what is the recommended fertilizer schedule ?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

My first year with the Jujube trees I only gave them a small application in spring. I also gave them a 1 inch top soil dressing which consisted of worm casting, chicken manure, peat moss, organic soil mix and azomite. Once mature I fertilize them in spring and then again in summer and I only use organic fertilizers (10-10-10, or something close to that combination). Hope this helps and thank you for watching!

[@LittlePieceOfHeaven.65]

@@Zone10aBackyardOrchard thank you !!

[@khanghuynh144]

How long you repot or change soil in container when spring come just put fertilizer only ? I grow my fruit tree in container one year Thank you

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

At the start of spring I usually add some top soil to my container grown trees. The top soil mix consists of worm castings, peat moss, organic soil mix, chicken manure and some azomite. If you search my channel you will find a video titled “Hass Avocado Tree getting ready to flower”. In that video I talk about adding a top soil dressing. As for transplanting, it depends on the tree. If I see that it is struggling or not producing quality fruit, I will transplant to a larger container or repot. I hope this helps and thank you for watching!

[@vlthichtrongcay632]

Rất tốt

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@dianadeller7579]

I want. I want. I want. ❤

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

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[@JustinSmith66666]

Try growing Honey Jar & Sugar Cane. They’re very high quality varieties.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Ron-fq2sn]

Can you air layer the jujube and what month is the best time?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I’ve never tried that so I will have to defer to the air layering experts on that one. The only method I’ve used on cuttings, so far, is rooting. I have a previously posted video titled “Fig cuttings update and transplanting to a grow bag.” I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@naturelover940]

😍

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Thanks for visiting!

[@rikkacascon7422]

Hello.. I luv ur romantic background music....good for bedtime.... Anyway... I'm searching for passion fruit infos.. but. I think that jujube and passion fruit are somewhat alike... Wonder if they strive in tropical country like Philippines..???

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Per nursery info the jujube does well in growing zones 5 - 10 and requires at least 150 chill hours. In my area we have mild temps with low chill hours and they do well. I’m guessing your climate falls somewhere within zones 5 - 10. I’m not sure about chill hours, which generally speaking are temperatures between 45°F and 34°F. If you get enough chill hours it should do fine. Thank you for visiting!

[@cathandhank]

Hi. What size container do you use to grow the jujube?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Hello, those are 20 gal growbags. Thanks for watching!

[@moniquemonicat]

p.s. you can eat them fresh from tree or let them dry out and they become chewy like dates.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Haven't tried them that way. Hopefully, I'll have a good harvest this season and give it a try.

[@ohtaste]

Which Jujube fruit variety do you find to be the sweetest? Thanks

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I only have the Li and Lang varieties. Of those two the Lang seems to be sweeter and better flavor. I’ve heard that the Honey Jay variety is supposed to be sweeter with good flavor. I’m planning on adding it to my collection in the near future. I’ll post a video soon as I’m able to sample that one. Thanks for watching!

[@ohtaste]

@@Zone10aBackyardOrchard Thank you for the speedy reply

[@agooyong6207]

I live in Palm Springs, will jujube grow here which is very hot in the summer.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I’ve seen youtube videos of people growing them in Phoenix, AZ. Pretty hot there as well. I would check with a local nursery. There are several varieties and they might have one that is better suited for your climate. Thank you for visiting!

[@PeriwinkleBluetag]

I grow two trees in Texas and they grow well here. With our heat and lack of rain, I water regularly. They had fruit last year for the first time.

[@ThuHuynh-vo3cc]

Hi Uncle! Do you give any fertiliser when they are in flowers?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Generally speaking, I don’t fertilize any of my fruit trees when they are flowering. As for my Jujube trees, they are still fairly young so I only give them light applications of 10-10-10 fertilizer once in early spring then again in summer. I will increase as they mature.

[@ThuHuynh-vo3cc]

Thank you uncle. Do you prune your jujube tree yearly and when is a good time to prune jujube tree?

[@user-jc4yv7eg7c]

There’s different varieties of Li too. Which Li do you have?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Per nursery info the Li Jujube they carry is on Standard root stock.

[@tranquillushgardening3270]

What is the white paint on the trunk of the plant?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

It’s white trunk paint. I usually paint the trunk of my trees when they are young. It provides sunburn protection during the hot summer months. I stop painting the trunk once the trees are mature and established. Thanks for watching!

[@keresha1222]

I have a sugar cane jujube, it flowers but hasn’t put out any fruits. Do I need two trees for it to pollinate?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I believe the Sugar Cane is considered partially self-fertile. You should be able to get some fruit set, however adding a different variety should increase fruit production. I have 2 varieties (Lang and Li). The Lang is also listed as a partially self-fertile variety so I purchased the Li for crosspollination. If your tree is at least 2/3 years old flowering but not setting fruit, you may want to consider buying another variety.

[@sumanpinku2456]

Sir very informative and interesting video... I want to add this in my garden. Please help me, how to buy self pollination variety jujube from India? Please sir

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Greetings, I’m sorry, but most of the nurseries I order from do not ship internationally. The Jujube is a deciduous tree so shipping while it is dormant (which is how most are shipped) should not be a problem. However, finding a nursery that ships internationally may be difficult. I would check on Etsy and search for the variety you are looking for. You may find a seller that would be willing to ship internationally. Also, you might consider growing one from seed (jujube is a fast growing tree). If so, it would be less expensive and likely easier to find. As far as self-fertile varieties, per nursery info the Chico, Honey Jar, Li and Shanxi Li are a few that I know of that are self-fertile. Not sure what growing zone you are in, but most of these do well in zones 5 thru 10 and are considered low chill trees. I hope this information is useful and thank you for visiting.

[@sumanpinku2456]

@@Zone10aBackyardOrchard thank you so much... How to collect seed and from where...

[@MsLinjohn]

where did you buy? I ordered from Willis Orchards and did not arrive for 3 mos and then they're out. I bought from another and it came as a stick and still has not developed (the graft seems to be sick, it is coated with plastic or paint and disintegrating). 3 mos later, still has not grown new leaves and looks the same - a stick (it's a Li). I need to get from reputable company.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Wow, thank you for sharing your buying experience with that nursery. I’ve never ordered from them so thanks for the info. I bought both of mine from Groworganic.com. They arrived while dormant with a healthy looking root system. Both trees put good growth with very healthy looking leaves their 1st year and continue to do well since. I’ve purchased other fruit trees from them and, so far, all have done well. The only problem I’ve had, thus far, was a tree that arrived with damaged roots. I contacted them and they immediately sent out a replacement. So far my shopping experiences with them have been good. I hope this helps and thank you for watching.

[@MsLinjohn]

@@Zone10aBackyardOrchard thanks I have been planning to order from grow organics and will do so very soon. You seem to have a green thumb. I just put in my citrus and other plants in garage tonight. It is getting too cold for them

[@lemontea128]

What the second place you ordered from ? I would like to avoid that nursery. I just ordered one and I hope it’s not from that one.

[@Depsoom]

Thanks for sharing your growing, caring, and taste experiences on your jujube trees. And link to where you purchase them. How much did cost?

[@MsLinjohn]

@@Depsoom so update on my Jujube that I bought from Stark Bros last year that was $55 plus shipping, arrived as 2.5 ft pencil stick that leafed very little. It has woken from winter sleep and only the bottom has leaves, within a foot from soil only, the rest up dead so I chopped off. However, the bottom that leafed out have buds. I'll post a vid. It's not worth the $55. Got Peggy Pear fr Starks, same thing, thin stick for $52 plus ship. Not recommended

[@briefgarden1430]

Sir, me from India Can you send some seeds of jujube to me ? Please

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Sorry, don't have any to send.

[@AndyTran-oj7cx]

Hi today I lucky see your video..I your help I have 1 tree order almost month but leaf not too great and I don’t know first time my jujube I order website online and my tree is bare root can you help me thanks

[@AndyTran-oj7cx]

Do you have all soil and everything you mix because I ideas is the same you mixing soil thanks

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Please search my channel for video titled "Repotting my fruit tree". It might help answer your question. Thank you!

[@nanditareddy3494]

What’s the nursery that you bought jujube?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I purchased the Jujube trees from an online nursery (GrowOrganic.com). Thank you for visiting!

[@user-jc4yv7eg7c]

Cross pollination ? GA866 ?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

The Li variety is listed as self-pollinating and the Lang as a variety that requires cross pollination. The nursery I purchased the Lang from recommends the Li as a good pollinator. I hope this info helps and thank you for visiting!

[@livyninja1015]

I want this tree can you let know…what is website I order jujube tree thank you so much

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I ordered them from an online nursery (Groworganic.com). I've ordered several trees from them and am pleased with their service and product. Thanks for watching!

[@aperson1181]

Where do you get the containers?

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

They are 20 gal growbags that I found on Amazon.

[@aperson1181]

@@Zone10aBackyardOrchard Thank you so very much for the reply. Would you please suggest where did you buy the plants and which is your favorite? By the way, can you eat the seeds (by grinding them) as they have medicinal properties? Also, is there an affordable place where you can buy the soil amendments, like cactus soil and perlite? Thank you

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

I ordered my jujube’s from groworganic.com. As far a favorite, I’ve only tried the Li and Lang varieties. Of those the Lang is my favorite. Also, per nursery info, the Lang requires a pollinator to produce fruit (the Li is listed as a good pollinator). I’m not sure about the seeds (have never tried that). Best price I found for perlite and soil mix was at the big box store. You might be able to get a better price on the soil mix from a topsoil supplier; however, that may not be practical since they usually only sell by the truckload. Best of luck and thank you for watching!

[@Milen983]

Thank you for the video. I thought everybody would know green means unripe and dark color means ripe. No sir, taste shouldn’t be similar to apple. The way we eat it is half dried ripe fruit and it tastes amazing, absolutely different than apple. If you eat it unripe, yes, it tastes like any unripe fruit, tasteless.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

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[@GHumpty1965]

make sure to pick up old fruit that has dropped, if you let them lay around it draws in Rats to the yard.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Shortly after they began to ripen I did notice rats in my yard. I didn’t have any problems before that so good to know what attracted them. Thanks for the info!

[@GHumpty1965]

@@Zone10aBackyardOrchard Mice too. I had a Li Jujube until I sold my place. I will never plant the Li Variety again. Lang and Honey jar are my next to try.

[@clefrsla4690]

Wish we have these in india

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

They are fairly hardy trees that are easy to grow. I’m sure if you keep looking you might find some in your area. Best of luck and thank you for visiting the channel.

[@bonsaiswims9762]

Hello

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

Greetings!

[@Healthycook584]

Some people said jujube is not a good fruit.

[@Zone10aBackyardOrchard]

If you are referring to the taste, I would say they are good in flavor. If you mean health wise, as far as I know consumed in moderate amounts they are high in fiber, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, just to name a few health benefits. However, people with health issues should take care to insure the fruit is safe for them to consume. Other than that I am not aware of any adverse effects. The only major complaint I’ve read about has to do with the aggressive root system. If planted in the ground the roots can be invasive. That is the reason I decided to grow mine in containers. If anyone watching has more info, please comment. Thank you for watching!

[@paulynle1951]

As u know I have to cut my tree down because I grow them on the ground, the root it like spiders van, I think it good to grow them in big pots. If u want to grow more I think u should look for GA 866 or Tigger Tooth, they're the best. If u live in California or Texas it easy to buy from a local nursery

[@nile7014]

@@paulynle1951 can you please tell me more about the roots being too aggressive? I have just planted mine in the ground about 15 feet apart from the foundation, do you think that’s far enough?

[@paulynle1951]

@@nile7014 good for now but in the next 10 year u will have the whole yard with jujube 😜

[@yorkieandi]

@@nile7014 If you rootprune your jujube tree after the 3rd year inground to a 4 to 5 ft diameter and keep the trees under 10 foot tall and 6ft wide, you should not have any problems. The smaller the tree, the smaller the root system. If you have a 25 ft tree, you can expect a much larger root system than an 8 foot tree. Root pruning will control the sucker growth and will help limit the size of the tree. I have a vietnamese neighbor who has 4 of these trees in her yard, and no problems. Her backyard is probably 20 ft deep by 45-55 ft wide. She has the Sugar Cane, the GA-866, a HoneyJar and an unknown Jujube planted ingrown. The key is to maintain the size of the tree and to root prune it yearly to a depth of at least 1.5ft deep in a circular fashion around the tree yearly. If you are looking for Jujube trees, Grow Organics.Com has the best jujube tree online, as the caliber of their trees are much thicker than other sellers online. Good Luck.