Jujube Fruit Seeds
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Product Specifications:
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Product Type: Jujube Fruit Seeds
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Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree
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Fruit Type: Small, oval fruit (fresh, chewy, or dried like dates)
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Growth Habit: Upright, slightly spreading
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Sun Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; drought-tolerant
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Plant Height: 15–30 feet (4.5–9 meters)
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Plant Spread: 10–15 feet (3–4.5 meters)
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Planting Depth: 1/2 inch (1.25 cm)
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Germination Time: 3–6 weeks (stratification may help)
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Days to Harvest: 3–4 years from planting
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Ideal Temperature: 70–95°F (21–35°C)
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Watering: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Uses: Fresh eating, drying (like dates), teas, and traditional medicine
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Pollination: Self-pollinating, but higher yields with multiple trees
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Cold Hardy: Tolerates cold down to USDA Zone 6



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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Growth Habit
Upright Tree
Flavor Profile
Sweet, Apple-Like
Plant Characteristics
Glossy Leaves, Thorny Branches
Use
Culinary, Medicinal
Growing Conditions
Warm, Dry Climate
Harvest Advantages
High Yielding
Plant Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Jujube Fruit Seeds
Ziziphus jujuba
Seed Names
Chinese Date, Red Date
Seed Type
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Jujube, also known as Chinese Date, is a hardy deciduous fruit tree producing small, oval, sweet fruits with a crisp texture. Thriving in warm, arid regions, it’s prized for its resilience and diverse uses in fresh, dried, and medicinal applications.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1 inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Nursery Start
Plant Spacing
10–15 feet
Days to Maturity
3–4 Years
Soil Preparation
Well-Drained, Sandy
Hardiness Zones
6–9
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Spring
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 400 sq ft
500
Up to 2000 sq ft
1000
Up to 4000 sq ft