totally agree, and forgot to mention it. Many jujus(at period of ripening) taste bad in hot weather even when well-watered, so hot weather plus dehydration is a double whammy. Would be good to give ample water when jujus are close to maturity and around maturity
thankfully here in vegas, some cultivars are less sensitive to recurring droughts(even during time of fruit maturation)such as sihong, hj, jfae’s contorted, priest, sherwood, and several seed-grown cultivars i have developed. The aforementioned seem to re-acquire their desirable characteristics when watered well after a bad drought
below is black sea getting dehydrated one day then rehydrated the next day. Jujus will sequester moisture from fruits before the foliage starts getting droopy sad…
At the height of summer, best to keep the trees hydrated for at least a couple days before harvesting.
