Plant Database
GA866 Jujube
Jujube ‘GA866’
The GA866 Jujube is a prized early-ripening variety, renowned for producing exceptionally large, sweet fruit with very high sugar content. Its combination of juicy, white flesh, small pit, and excellent fresh-eating quality makes it a top choice for gardeners seeking a premium, early-season harvest from a tough and adaptable tree.
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Produces very large, oval fruit with a reddish-brown skin and a notably small, brown pit.
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Flesh is white, exceptionally juicy, and very sweet with an ultra-high sugar content, offering a superior fresh-eating experience.
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An early-ripening variety, providing one of the first harvests in the jujube season.
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A hardy, drought-tolerant, deciduous tree with vigorous growth and strong resistance to pests and diseases.
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Partially self-fertile but benefits greatly from cross-pollination with another jujube variety for maximum yield.
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Excellent fresh, but can also be dried or allowed to soften for a chewy, date-like texture.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Intensely sweet with a clean, sugary taste and rich jujube flavor.
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Texture: Crisp and very juicy when freshly picked, becoming tender and chewy when dried.
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Best Uses: Premier fresh-eating jujube. Also excellent for drying to make sweet, chewy snacks.