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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +)|Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

Native to: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

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Phoenix dactyliferaPhoenix dactylifera

Date Palm

In Stock: 0.344 lb (Total:0.344lb)

Phoenix dactylifera

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0.34 lb

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

651

Quantity:

0.34 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2016

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1823951

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +)|Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

Native to: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

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Discover the allure of Phoenix dactylifera, or True Date Palm—an iconic symbol of arid beauty and agricultural bounty. Elegantly towering up to 50-80 feet, this stately evergreen is crowned with feathery, arching fronds that stretch 10-16 feet long. Native to the arid regions of Northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, Date Palm stands as a testament to nature's resilience and cultivation legacy. For over 5,000 years, it has been a staple in tropical and subtropical regions, offering sweet, versatile fruits ranging in hues from golden to mahogany and black.

Known for their sturdy trunks and luxuriant canopies, each tree blossoms in creamy-yellow flowers leading to fruitful harvests only possible with strategic planting of male and female trees. A single Date Palm can yield up to 200 pounds of dates per season, with fruits renowned for their high sugar content and cultural significance.

In addition to their sweet bounty, these palms boast resilience, thriving in hot, dry climates with well-drained soils, and requiring minimal maintenance. Their distinctive knobby trunks, a record of pruned leaves, lend a rustic elegance to landscapes, while the diamond-shaped patterns on hand-cut trunks augment their aesthetic appeal. Though cold hardy to 25°F, these palms prefer warmth to best display their stunning blue-tinged fronds.

Ideal for desert gardens and expansive landscapes, Phoenix dactylifera offers both beauty and bounty, promising an evergreen charm that endures through time.