How many years does black jujube bear fruit?

Black dates have been planted for several years and have produced results

If the black date tree is grafted, it will usually bear fruit after 3-4 years of planting, but ordinary seedlings need more than 5 years to bear fruit. The key depends on the subsequent management and the influence of weather.

Black date fruiting time

The flowering period of black dates is from April to May every spring, and the fruiting period is from August to September every year. This is the flowering and fruiting period of most black dates, and it may also change due to temperature differences.

Key points for planting black dates

1. Sowing method

After the black dates are ripe, wash and dry them, take out the seeds and store them properly. Wait until March of the following year, then soak the seeds in warm water for two days. At this time, sow them. Choose a place that avoids direct sunlight and has good drainage. After sowing, cover them with a thin layer of soil, compact the topsoil with your feet, water them thoroughly, and then wait for seedlings to emerge.

2. Daily maintenance

After the black date tree grows into a seedling, add fertilizer at regular intervals and in regular amounts, provide adequate water, maintain sufficient light exposure, and prune regularly, cutting off dry and unhealthy branches to prevent them from taking away nutrients from the main trunk and affecting the development and growth of other branches including the main trunk. This can also help shape the black date tree, making it grow regularly and neatly, making it easier to manage.