Date Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Date Palm is a warm-climate fruit tree grown for its long, feather-like foliage and sweet edible dates. It is suitable for orchards, home landscapes, containers when young, and spacious outdoor areas. The tree grows best in full sun, well-drained soil, and warm, dry conditions. Date palms develop slowly and can become large, long-lived trees.

Features

• Tropical and subtropical fruit tree
• Produces edible date fruits
• Suitable for orchards and home landscapes
• Ideal for warm and dry climates
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Long-lived palm growth habit
• Suitable for spacious outdoor areas

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Phoenix dactylifera
• Common Name (US): Date Palm
• Seed Type / Variety: Date Seeds
• Growth Habit: Evergreen palm tree
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 3 to 8 weeks at 25 to 35°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to regular
• Mature Plant Size: 15 to 25 m height
• Plant Spacing: 6 to 10 m