JOJOBA PLANT TREE SEEDS
(Simmondsia chinensis)
Fruit Nut Oil Goatnut
Jojoba; Goatnut (Simmondsia chinensis) is a common native shrub that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Peninsular Range and Sonoran Desert regions. It is moderately fast growing and long-lived. It grows in a rounded form to a height of 7 feet, with active growth during the summer and fall. Flowers are yellow and bloom in the late spring. Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants, the “goatnut” fruits only being found on female plants with male plants nearby. Leaves are medium green, and remain on the plant throughout the year. It tends to grow in rocky and sandy soils, at elevations from 0-4900 feet. Jojoba prefers light, coarsely textured soils. Good drainage and water penetration is necessary. It tolerates salinity and poor-nutrient soils. Soil pH should be between 7.0 TO 9.0. High temperatures are tolerated by jojoba, but frost can damage or kill plants. Requirements are poor because jojoba plants do not need an intensive Weed problems only occur during the first two years after planting and there is little damage by insects. Supplemental irrigation could maximize production if rainfall is less than 16″. There is no need for high fertilization, but, especially in the first year, nitrogen increases growth.
The Jojoba Plant was Used by Native Americans for Many Purposes. They Used the Oil from the Jojoba Seeds for their Hair Care as Well as Medicinal Purposes. Jojoba Plant Care is Not Difficult. The Plants Establish Readily if Offered a Hot, Dry Climate, with Well-Draining Soil, and Little Irrigation. The Jojoba Plant has Many Medicinal Qualities & was Used by Native Americans for Many Purposes. Jojoba is Applied Directly to the Skin for Acne, Psoriasis, Sunburn, and Chapped Skin. It is Also used Topically to Encourage the Regrowth of Hair in People who are Balding. In Manufacturing, Jojoba is Used as an Ingredient in Shampoo, Lipstick, Makeup, Cleansing Products, and in Face, Hand, and Body Lotions.
Outdoors Zones 9-10
Jojoba Germination:
1) Soak the seeds for 24 hours in water that is heated to 85-90 degrees F. Use a thermos to help keep the water warm for as long as possible. This will greatly increase germination rates. Also, for Jojoba seeds it is necessary to use a heated propagator mat set at 90-95 degrees F.
2) Sow seeds 1 inch deep in very well draining “sandy cactus starting mixed soil” and keep it barely moist and at 90-95 degrees F. Do not over water or keep wet at any time; just keep the soil barely moist but never let it dry out. Misting the soil with a spray bottle is optimal with little risk of overwatering.
3) Expect germination between 20 to 30 days. Without a heated propagator they could take months.
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