Medjool Date Palm Phoenix Dactylifera seeds

Botanical name: Phoenix dactylifera

Common name: Medjool date palm

10 seeds – $12.00

Phoenix dactylifera is a date palm from Morocco. It is a heat-loving plant and is adapted to arid and semi-arid climates. It is a dioecious plant, which means it requires both male and female trees for pollination and fruit production. It can take several years for Phoenix dactylifera to start producing fruit, and the fruiting process requires specific environmental conditions and proper care.

Growing notes for Phoenix dactylifera, medjool date palm:

• prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils with a slightly acidic to alkaline pH (6.0-8.0).

• Optimal germination temperature range is 25-35°C.

• Germination is slow and can take several weeks to several months.

• requires regular watering, especially during hot and dry periods.

• Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid over-watering, as it can lead to root rot.

• Once established, the plant is moderately drought-tolerant and can withstand brief periods of water scarcity.

• Phoenix dactylifera thrives in full sun and requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and fruiting.

• It can tolerate some shade, but prolonged shade may affect its growth and fruit production negatively.