Chinese Jujube Seeds

Chinese Jujube Seeds

$7.00
$7.00
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Chinese Jujube Seeds
  • Chinese Jujube Seeds
  • Chinese Jujube Seeds
Chinese Jujube Seeds

Chinese Jujube Seeds

$7.00
$7.00

Jujube Seeds (Dried)

Grow a unique and hardy fruiting tree from seed. Jujube, also known as Chinese Date, is a productive deciduous tree that produces sweet, crisp fruit that can be eaten fresh or dried. These dried seeds are ideal for growers wanting to raise this unusual and rewarding fruit tree from seed.

Seed Quantity: 1 seed 
This 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.
Seed Type: Dried Jujube 
Origin: China and parts of Central Asia.

Growth Habit: Small to medium deciduous tree reaching around 4–10 metres at maturity. Suitable for orchards, food forests, lifestyle blocks and larger gardens.

Germination: Jujube seeds can be slow and uneven to germinate. For the best results, carefully crack the hard outer stone (nut) using pliers or a vice, taking care not to damage the seed inside, and remove the kernel. Soak the kernel in warm water for 24 hours before sowing 10–15 mm deep in a free-draining seed-raising mix. Keep warm (25–30°C) and lightly moist. Germination typically occurs within 2–8 weeks after the shell is removed, although some seeds may still take longer.

Climate: Chinese jujubes are highly adaptable and grow well throughout both the North and South Islands. They tolerate heat, drought and winter cold once established.

Fruit: Produces small round to oval fruit that ripen from green to reddish-brown. The flesh is crisp and apple-like when fresh, becoming sweet, chewy and date-like when dried.

Flowers: Small yellow-green flowers appear in spring to summer and attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Fruiting: Typically begins producing fruit within 3–5 years from seed under good growing conditions, although this can vary.

Care: Prefers full sun, fertile free-draining soil and moderate watering while young. Once established, jujube trees are hardy, drought tolerant and relatively low maintenance.

Health Benefits

The fruit is naturally rich in:

  • Vitamin C to support the immune system.
  • Dietary Fibre for healthy digestion.
  • Potassium which supports heart and muscle function.
  • Antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
  • Natural sugars and minerals, making the fruit a nutritious fresh or dried snack.

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