Ziziphus mauritiana is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree native to South Asia and Africa, cultivated widely for its sweet, nutritious fruits and valuable agroforestry applications in arid and semi-arid regions.
Before sowing
Seed storage for 4 months improves germination; stratification 60-90 days at 5°C beneficial
Sowing
What to expect
Tips
Hard seed coat delays germination; treated seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks, untreated seeds 6+ weeks. Seedlings respond poorly to transplanting; direct field sowing preferred. Full sunlight required. Requires warm, tropical climate; tolerates temperatures up to 44°C and periodic frost when mature. Best growth at mean annual temperature 22-30°C.
Sources: Wikipedia Ziziphus mauritiana; rarepalmseeds.com; Plant World Seeds; Winrock International; Agroforestree Database; ECHO community; multiple horticultural sources
