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https://doi.org/10.31727/gzb.43.5.5

Cultivation, nutritional properties, and usage of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.)

Dorian Sušanj ; Agronomski fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Josip Gugić ; Sveučilišni odjel za studije mora, Sveučilište u Splitu, Hrvatska
Vesna Očić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-0323-6743 ; Agronomski fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Jelena Gadže orcid id orcid.org/0000-0003-2838-9217 ; Agronomski fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Snježana Bolarić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-0555-8922 ; Agronomski fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Hrvatska
Kristina Batelja Lodeta orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-8488-3490 ; Agronomski fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Hrvatska


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Abstract

Chinese jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) is a fruit tree that originates from China. It is cultivated for more than 4000 years. Fruit is a drupe which varies in shape (from round to elongated) and size (from cherry like to plum like). Chinese jujube tree is very specific because of its shoot structure and late start of growth and early leaf fall compared to other fruit trees. Fruit is rich in vitamin C and it is essential part of diet in China as well as big part of traditional medicine for treating many illnesses. Chinese jujube can be found in parts of Croatia like Istria and Dalmatia where it is used as a solitary ornamental tree. The best time to plant jujube is in the spring during bud swelling. Jujube harvest begins in late August and lasts until November depending on the variety. Fruiting begins in the second year after planting and gains full yield after 4 to 5 years. In orchards yields ranging from 18 to 50 kg per tree. Chinese jujube is very interesting fruit for cultivation because of its drought resistance, small demands on soil type and quality and adaptation in Mediterranean climate.

Keywords

nutritional value, production, use, Ziziphus jujuba

Hrčak ID:

245351

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/245351

Publication date:

23.10.2020.

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