Oatmeal Farm Network | Jujube Varieties

Variety Name	Description
Ant Admire	A small-fruited variety, similar to "Honey Jar." It is named for its intense, sugary sweetness, which is said to even attract ants. The fruit is small, crisp, and juicy.
Autumn Beauty	A high-quality, mid-to-late season variety. It produces large, round fruit with a beautiful smooth, red skin. The flesh is very crisp, juicy, and has an excellent, sweet flavor.
Chico	A popular variety from Texas. Produces medium-sized, round, "apple-shaped" fruit. It has a high sugar content, a crisp texture, and a rich, sweet-tart, apple-like flavor. Excellent for both fresh eating and drying.
Contorted (So)	Also known as "So." Highly valued as an ornamental for its contorted, zig-zag branches. It produces good-quality, medium-sized, round fruit that is sweet and crisp. Good for fresh eating.
Ga 866	A premium "gourmet" variety. Produces very large, elongated fruit with a blocky shape. It is exceptionally sweet (one of the highest brix) and crunchy, with a complex, rich, spicy flavor. Prized for fresh eating.
Honey Jar	A smaller, round jujube. Prized for its incredible sweetness, high juice content, and a crisp, crackling texture. A favorite for fresh eating.
Jin	A variety that produces large, elongated, attractive fruit. The flesh is crisp, sweet, and has a good, pleasant flavor. A reliable producer, good for fresh eating or drying.
Lang	A large, pear-shaped jujube. It is best used for drying, as the flavor is more tart and less complex when eaten fresh.
Li	One of the most popular varieties. Produces large, round fruit that is sweet, crisp, and apple-like when fresh. Also excellent for drying.
Redlands	Also known as "Redlands #4." An early-season variety that produces large, elongated fruit. It has a good, balanced sweet-tart flavor and a crisp texture. A productive cultivar.
Shanxi Li	A very large, round jujube. It is crisp, juicy, and sweet, with a crunchy, apple-like texture. Great for fresh eating.
Sherwood	A popular late-season variety from Louisiana. Produces large, elongated, narrow fruit with a small pit. It has a rich, sweet flavor and a dense, chewy texture that is excellent for drying. Also good for fresh eating.
Shihong	A popular Chinese variety, highly prized for drying. It has a high sugar content, red skin, and a sweet, dense, and chewy texture when dried. Also good fresh.
Silverhill	A productive, early-ripening variety. It produces medium-to-large, elongated fruit with a sweet, crisp texture. Often has a very small, slender pit. Good for fresh eating.
Sugar Cane	A medium-sized, elongated fruit. Exceptionally sweet and crunchy, with a rich, sugary flavor. Remains crisp even when skin starts to wrinkle.
Tigerstooth	Named for its distinctive long, narrow, and slightly curved "fang-like" shape. It is a large, chewy, and sweet fruit, especially valued for drying due to its shape and texture.
Winter Delight	A late-season variety from China. It produces very large, round-to-elongated fruit. The flesh is very crisp, juicy, and has an excellent, sweet flavor. Prized for fresh eating.
Xu Zhou	A large, round fruit from China. It has a unique, slightly drier and "spongy" texture. It is very sweet and often used for drying or making "jujube bread." Also good fresh.
Yu	A high-quality variety that produces large, round fruit. It is known for its high sugar content, resulting in a very sweet, crisp, and flavorful pulp. Excellent for fresh eating.