{"product_id":"indian-jujube-seeds","title":"Indian Jujube Seeds","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xkv6bg\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"52\"\u003eZiziphus mauritiana – Indian Jujube Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eGrow one of the world's most resilient and productive fruit trees from seed. Indian Jujube is a fast-growing fruit tree prized for its crisp, sweet fruit, exceptional drought tolerance and ability to thrive in hot climates. These seeds are ideal for growers wanting to raise this unique and rewarding fruit tree from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"391\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 Seed\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a rare species in NZ and difficult to source. We carefully source quality seeds from trusted growers here and around the world, often importing small quantities that are not readily available locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh Indian Jujube seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing deciduous fruit tree reaching approximately 5–10 metres at maturity with a broad, rounded canopy. Ideal for home gardens, orchards and lifestyle properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"860\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing 10–20 mm deep in a free-draining seed-raising mix. Keep warm (25–30°C) and consistently moist. Germination typically occurs within 2–6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e To get a head start, or if you are in colder climates, start growing your seeds indoors so they are well established before summer. In the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eNorth Island\u003c\/strong\u003e, Indian Jujube grows well outdoors in a warm, sunny position and is well suited to subtropical and warm temperate regions. In the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eSouth Island\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is best grown in a greenhouse, warm frost-free microclimate or large container that can be protected from winter frosts while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces round to oval fruit that ripens from green to golden-yellow or reddish-brown. The flesh is crisp, juicy and apple-like when fresh, becoming sweeter and chewier as it fully ripens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces small fragrant yellow-green flowers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically begins producing fruit within 3–5 years from seed under good growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun, fertile free-draining soil and regular watering while establishing. 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