Characteristics and Traits of the Jinzao Jujube, a Pendulous-Fruiting Jujube Variety
Jinzao (pendulous-fruiting jujube). Main producing area: both banks of the Jing River on the Weibei Plateau, Shaanxi. The fruit is cylindrical or long ovoid. Single fruit weight 34 g; the flesh is crisp and tender, moderately juicy, very sweet; sugar content is 28% in fresh jujubes and 82.4% in dried ones. The stone is small and slender. Grown mainly for drying. A traditional famous variety with strong adaptability. Ripening period: late September. Suitable growing areas are extensive. It is the main cultivar in the Weibei dry plateau region of Shaanxi.
Jinzao (pendulous-fruiting jujube). Main producing area: both banks of the Jing River on the Weibei Plateau, Shaanxi. The fruit is cylindrical or long ovoid. Single fruit weight 34 g; the flesh is crisp and tender, moderately juicy, very sweet; sugar content is 28% in fresh jujubes and 82.4% in dried ones. The stone is small and slender. Grown mainly for drying. A traditional famous variety with strong adaptability. Ripening period: late September. Suitable growing areas are extensive. It is the main cultivar in the Weibei dry plateau region of Shaanxi.