Re: [nafex] Jujube

Thanks, Mark. I had seen the original research report. I thought Alcalde
was more like 5000 but could be wrong. I think I remember the report
saying that they weren't getting fruit at Alcalde.

In any case you inspired me to write directly to Dr. Yao to see what she
thinks.

This is one of the things I appreciate about this list so much. Great
expertise and enthusiasm among you all!!

Regards,

Jay

Jay Cutts
Director, Cutts Graduate Reviews
Lead Author, Barron's MCAT Prep Book
Lead Author, Barron's MCAT Flash Cards
Lead Author, Barron's LSAT Prep Book
(505)-281-0684
10 am to 10 pm Mt Time, 7 days

On 12/28/2016 2:52 PM, mark wessel wrote:
> Jay
>
> The most recent Hort Science has an article "Jujube, an Alternative Fruit crop for the Southwestern US". The author is from New Mexico State. Evidently they are trialing over 50 cultivars at the Sustainable Ag Science Center in Alcalde. It is at least 5700 ft elevation. They referenced a hardiness to -30C or -22F.
> The authors name is Shengrui Yao.
> Also, Gordon Tooley of Tooleys trees may have some insight into hardiness in NM.
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> On Dec 28, 2016, at 3:18 PM, Jay Cutts <orders@cuttsreviews.com> wrote:
>>
>> Has anyone successfully grown jujube in zone 5 or colder?
>>
>> I'm in NM at 7000 feet. There are a number of trees that I've tried here that ought to grow in even colder climates but which get their tops killed in the winter. I think it's a combination of temperature (record lows have been -25), wind, strong sun, dryness, thaw and freeze. The trees that have topped-killed include Illinois Everbearing mulberry, American persimmon, and walnuts. The American persimmons eventually get tough enough growth to survive, but any grafted plants lose the grafted portion.
>>
>> I'm concerned that the tops of jujubes would not make it. Any experience?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jay
>>
>> Jay Cutts
>> Director, Cutts Graduate Reviews
>> Lead Author, Barron's MCAT Prep Book
>> Lead Author, Barron's MCAT Flash Cards
>> Lead Author, Barron's LSAT Prep Book
>> (505)-281-0684
>> 10 am to 10 pm Mt Time, 7 days
>>
>>
>> __________________
>> nafex mailing list
>> nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
>> Northamerican Allied Fruit Experimenters
>> subscribe/unsubscribe|user config|list info:
>> http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/nafex
> __________________
> nafex mailing list
> nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
> Northamerican Allied Fruit Experimenters
> subscribe/unsubscribe|user config|list info:
> http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/nafex
>

__________________
nafex mailing list
nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
Northamerican Allied Fruit Experimenters
subscribe/unsubscribe|user config|list info:
http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/nafex