Industrial & Crops· Simmondsia chinensis

Guía de cultivo de Jojoba

Desert shrub producing liquid wax from seeds. Used in cosmetics, lubricants, and pharmaceuticals. Extremely drought-tolerant.

¿Cuánto tarda en crecer Jojoba?

Jojoba suele alcanzar su primera cosecha unos 5 años después de la siembra.

1825

Días hasta la cosecha

470

kg seed/hectárea

low

Necesidades de agua

full sun

Necesidades de sol

FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Production: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 13 October 2026. https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL Licence: CC-BY-4.0.

Condiciones de cultivo

Temperatura

25-38°C óptima

Tolerancia a las heladas

light

Tolerancia a la sequía

high

Tolerancia al calor

high

Requisitos del suelo

Tipo de suelo y pH

Mejores tipos de suelo: sandy, sandy loam, desert

Rango de pH: 6.5 - 7.5 (óptimo: 7)

Drenaje: excellent

Guía de siembra

Métodos de siembra

seedlings, cuttings

Distancia entre plantas

300 cm de separación, 400 cm entre hileras

Temporada de siembra

spring

Rendimiento y economía

Demanda del mercado

growing

Rentabilidad

high

Consejos de cultivo

Dioecious — plant 1 male per 5 females for pollination

Seeds contain liquid wax (not oil) — unique among plants

Preguntas frecuentes

How long does Jojoba take to grow?

Jojoba typically takes about 5 years from planting to first harvest. The best planting season is spring.

What soil does Jojoba need?

Jojoba grows best in sandy, sandy loam, desert soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Excellent drainage is required.

What temperature does Jojoba need?

Jojoba grows best at 25-38°C. Frost tolerance: light. Heat tolerance: high.

What is the expected yield for Jojoba?

The one country with grounded data reports about 470 kg seed/hectare for Jojoba. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management.