Saw this thread about the juicy jujube from Taiwan, I wanted to make sure everyone knows that there are two different types of jujube. Simply expanding what harbin had mentioned earlier. The one in this video, is the Indian Jujube (Zizyphus mauritiana Lam.). Growing up in Taiwan, that is one of the fruits we love to eat, super juicy, not very sweet, but refreshing to eat. It is quite different from the Chinese Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), which we eat mostly after they are ripened and dried to use as Chinese medicine ingredient. They are what most of the US gardeners are growing. In Taiwan, we simply call the Indian Jujube, the GREEN JUJUBE. And the Chinese Jujube for medicinal purpose, the RED JUJUBE. In Taiwan, we don't use them interchangeably, so don't want you to be disappointed buying any jujube tree and hoping somehow to get a super juicy fruit. :-)

well I too am more than two years late, but I read this post and have to report my results... 70-80% germination with this protocol: 1- Gently tap seed husk with a hammer, increasing in intensity, in middle or slightly towards pointed end until a louder crack is heard on a tap. A small crack should form on ridge of pointed end 2- Gently pry open seed husk at crack with mini screwdriver or continue to lightly tap husk till it starts to split open. 3- 2 seeds should be seen. They are about the size of fat apple seeds and a brownish red color. Remove them carefully. 4- Soak in clean, distilled water heated to about 120 degrees and let cool down. After 24 hours repeat. Do this a few times over 2-3 days. You can then plant the seed and keep at around 70 Degrees or just wrap them in a moist paper towel. 0 cold stratification and 3/4 of my seeds germinated within 4 weeks, and Ill bet the other ones might come on in a few more days now. Hope this helps, I was so pumped to see a seedling popping up 3 months before they would have with traditional stratification of the whole woody husk! Woohoo!

Hi, I have Elaeagnus multiflora seeds, small bushes and cuttings. I'd be interested in some Alpine Strawberry plants or any other edible landscaping plants you have to offer. Thanks, Paul

I think I might casually drop these seeds throughout Harry's yard and in his pots next time I stop by. Ethan, If I didn't cut down my tree I would of sent you some of the fruit this year so you could have experienced the greatness that is the indian jujube. Is it possible to mail fruit to CA? I will try to mail you a few jakartas also so you can join my side against Harry's questionable mango tastes. pjames, It would be hard for you to kill it. They grow like weeds but the seedlings are a pain because they are covered with thorns so definitely not worth growing unless as a rootstock.