Why I love this fruit

I have a new favorite fruit that grows well in zone 6 to 10. The JuJube also called the Chinese date is crunchy, sweet, and easy to grow.
Here's where I purchased my Jujube trees from: bobwellsnurser...
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[@chasebrunner]

I Just Bought A 3 to 4 ft For 149 on Fast Growing Trees With 1 year warranty Can't Wait To See It Come In The Mail

[@terber12392]

I planted a Li jujube tree today! Trying to start a backyard orchard. I also planted a grafted asian pear tree and a Sam Houston peach tree. Wish me luck. I did not add any amendments to the soil as this is what many you tubers and Dave Wilson Nurseries advised. That is a new approach for me...hope it works. Hope your fruit trees are doing well.

[@ritabrunetti381]

Thanks Pete for introducing us to the Jujube fruit. I heard the crunch sound as you bit into the fruit... like biting into an apple!! Have a great day.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kkbaby542]

I used to work at a nursery thats had lots of jujubes trees. These are so good I miss eating them. I would eat them all day

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@scottbaruth6386]

Thanks for putting the zone info in. I'm zone 6a. Might be worth a try next spring.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@EastxWestFarms]

Chinese jujube date! We’ve been trying to sprout them from seeds for some time. No luck so far. Might swing by to get some cuttings 😂

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I read that you have to crack the shell of the seed open much like a peach pit and plant the seed inside in the ground and it should sprout within a few days.

[@EastxWestFarms]

Pete B. Thanks, we’ll try this. I think it is called scarification.

[@sacdigitaldesignweb]

They grow best in a dry area with sandy soil. Not for San Antonio unfortunately.

[@DragonPrepper]

Wow 😋. Another fruit that will grow in New Orleans! Great news.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@loremipsum2302]

Vietnamese call it Chinese Apple. I think the Chinese do call them red dates. If you let them dehydrate long enough, will it turn to the dry red dates you get at Asian market? I want to try planting them; if you remember, may I ask where did you get the trees? Thank you Pete for the great videos.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you, I got them at Bob Wells Nursery and they do ship. here's the link: bobwellsnursery.com/?s=JuJube&post_type=product

[@loremipsum2302]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading Thank you.

[@salpal9135]

What kind and how often do you fertilize and water this tree? Thanks for another great video!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I just use an organic fruit tree fertilizer and fertilize in late winter when it's dormant and again in late spring when it's starts fruiting.

[@salpal9135]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading thank you!!

[@soinda87]

I live in Central Texas and I want to plant couple of fruit trees. Did you plant directly to the ground?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Yes but dig a much larger hole and amend the soil with 50/50 mix of compost and the soil you removed. Then fertilize with an organic fertilizer.

[@soinda87]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading thank you for your advice.

[@pecivilwaterandenvior8318]

I like too sir, where I can get this tree? excellent video

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Check your local nurseries or online, but make sure you live between zones 6 and 10.

[@moonchildfarm127]

Ooh I need to try some of those! They look yummy! And thorns yay for the deer!! Where did you buy yours from? -Mandara

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@kimhuynh9763]

Hello Pete, I’ve he same tree. The tree is 6 yrs old, the problem is the roots are making little trees growing all over the yard. That’s driving me crazy, I can’t get rid of them. Please help if you have a solution. Thank you.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Not sure how to stop it. I know in Asia they have Jujube orchards and they must have a way to control it.

[@Pete.Ty1]

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[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thanks

[@lilyli2460]

Taiwanese giant jujube the size as big as apple, crispier than apple and sweeter than apple too. It's called 台湾牛奶大青枣. If you search these Chinese words, you'll see. I'm looking for some of this variety.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I have looking too, but the one place that sells them is sold out. 😢

[@lilyli2460]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading When you find the tree, please let me know. I'm looking for it too. My email address is : addament [e-mail]

[@RowneyCS]

Where did you get the tree?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I got them at Bob Wells nursery north of Tyler TX but you can get them online too.

[@justinsullivan2619]

Are you able to sell me some honey jar scion wood? I could also trade for Lang if interested? Thanks

[@Bobbi517]

Just watched your video on making dog jerky. Left you a message on that video, hope you can give me a little advice. Thanks so much!

[@peggycornute2231]

How about making jelly?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Maybe next year when the trees produce more, we'll have to research what we can make with them all. But I love eating them fresh.

[@williamkn621]

Invasive, they are popping up on the yard of a rental house in central Texas....

[@oddopops1327]

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[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@deborahengesser4300]

Please let us know your source for purchase. Thank you so much for your content 😊

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I got them at Bob Wells Nursery and they take online orders. Here's the link: bobwellsnursery.com/?s=JuJube&post_type=product

[@deborahengesser4300]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading Thank you for your prompt reply Pete 🌳

[@tonyrayjones1550]

Did you plant these from seeds or a small plant?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I got them as small trees here: bobwellsnursery.com/?s=JuJube&post_type=product

[@sheilacrouse1034]

This is the most invasive fruit bush I have ever encountered. The thorns are terrible and the fruit is temperamental. Brush Master to kill this bush is the only good way to deal with it..