I grow these outside in Northwest Arkansas, zone 6. Jujube can take 100*F and is hardy to -20*F. I have both Li and Lang cultivars. I collect the fruit green and allow it to turn a beautiful mahogany brown. Fresh, they are sweet and crunchy with a mild apple flavor. However, Jujubes are better when processed. I pierce the fruit with a fork and then simmer for 15 minutes. Use as a stewed fruit. I will pit the fruit and then dehydrate them. This concentrates the sugar and makes something like a date. Another name for jujube is Chinese red dates. I rehydrate the fruit and use it baked goods. A valuable tree.
Very interesting, now I want to find them dried. Especially if they are like dates. The other jujube I had in my hand turned out to be the best one in the batch. I'm assuming they lose a lot of the flavor in transit.
No I haven’t. The two trees I have produce as much fruit as I could need. You could try growing seedlings. There is a website called “Chinese Red Dates” located in N M that sells scions, rootstock and trees. I haven’t used them but another vlog gets her stock there
I just bought two trees, they were on clearance. Never saw them for sale there before and I just lucked out and snagged them for 50% off. Thorny as all get out though.
Excellent Sarah! Were the trees labeled with a cultivar name? Yes, they are thorny. Good luck!
Yes Sarah! I have a dehydrator but you can also dry them in a low oven set at 200*F. I got a great crop this year!
If I ever bring myself to spend the money on a plant, I will definitely try this. Have you ever tried propagating yours from cuttings?
I grow these outside in Northwest Arkansas, zone 6. Jujube can take 100*F and is hardy to -20*F. I have both Li and Lang cultivars. I collect the fruit green and allow it to turn a beautiful mahogany brown. Fresh, they are sweet and crunchy with a mild apple flavor. However, Jujubes are better when processed. I pierce the fruit with a fork and then simmer for 15 minutes. Use as a stewed fruit. I will pit the fruit and then dehydrate them. This concentrates the sugar and makes something like a date. Another name for jujube is Chinese red dates. I rehydrate the fruit and use it baked goods. A valuable tree.
Very interesting, now I want to find them dried. Especially if they are like dates. The other jujube I had in my hand turned out to be the best one in the batch. I'm assuming they lose a lot of the flavor in transit.
No I haven’t. The two trees I have produce as much fruit as I could need. You could try growing seedlings. There is a website called “Chinese Red Dates” located in N M that sells scions, rootstock and trees. I haven’t used them but another vlog gets her stock there
I just bought two trees, they were on clearance. Never saw them for sale there before and I just lucked out and snagged them for 50% off. Thorny as all get out though.
Como conseguir semillas de este fruto?
Best to use cuttings, seeds rarely work.
@@sarahpalm7661 perdone pero esque no entiendo el ingles
I como consigo un esqueje? Soy de España, usted me puede enviar un esqueje yo por reembolso yo pagaría lo que cuesta