Motherly love produces sweet jujube crop for grower near regional Victorian city of Mildura

A regional Victorian grower’s tribute to his mum has become the most successful venture of his life.

Mildura grower Mick Costa’s mother grew up in Italy and would fondly recall a small sweet fruit — the jujube.

Jujubes come in various sizes, have a sweet-tart flavour and are often compared to…