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Originally Posted by modenacart
How long does it take from seed to fruit?
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5 years for a harvest. I don't know if it will come true to type. I have only seen them grafted and so I doubt it.
The seeds are small, often soft, and difficult to extract. On the other hand, leave a few fruits on the bush and let them fall to the ground, then bury in mulch and make sure they get watered when the mother bush starts to come out of dormancy. The sprouts can be dug up when they reach 1 foot tall.
A more common practice is to rip suckers off the base of the plant or the root ball -- taking a "heel" with it. Rooting hormone is applied to the heel and planted in a pot. These are often what are sold as seedlings. They also mature faster and are true to type.