20 facts about Dates- Erakina

Dates are fruits that belong to the genus of Arecaceae which produce small and sweet edible fruits. They grow in hardy zones of places and they grow in warm temperatures. The word Dates comes from the Greek word daktulos meaning finger because their shape looks like a fingertip. Let’s see some of the facts about Dates and how they grow.

Dates Plantation:

Growth of date plant

To grow a date tree we need to follow some procedures. First, we need to buy a good Date fruit from a grocery store. Then we need to separate the seed from the fruit and wash them well with water. After washing them they need to be soaked in cold water for 48hours. Changes the water in the bowl every day. If the seeds float on the water take them out because they are not good for plantation. The next step is germinating the seed.

In a paper place the soaked seeds and fold the paper and moisturize them by spraying water and keeping them in a close dark place for 6-8 weeks for germination. Check the paper and if there is any mold formation replace the process and do the same again. When after 6-8weeks you may see some seeds that might have sprouted. Now the seed is ready for planting. Take a medium pot and fill it with drained soil, and palm soil mixture for the nutrition of plants. Plant the seeds in the soil by digging a 1-inch hole on the potting soil. 

A picture of date fruit in the tree

After planting we need to take good care of them for good results. The plant needs a warm climate with direct sunlight. So keeping the plant pot outside in direct sunlight is good for the plant. Next, they need to be properly irrigated. Check the plant soil and if they are dry on upperside water them because these plants drink plenty of water. As the plants grow the roots grow big too. So as they grow bigger and bigger replacing the plant with a bigger pot is advisable. Once it reaches the potential height of becoming a tree we can shift it from pot to land in a well sunny and adaptable soil.

Dates and its facts:

Date fruit

The dates are used in dishes and for other purposes. Let’s see some of the facts about Date fruit.

Early presence:

Date fruit is considered the most ancient fruit after Figgs. They are way back over at least 3000 BC and planted in Iraq.

Celebrating victory:

In ancient Rome, people use Palm fronds to honor the winners of excellence in any part of the field.

Characteristics:

The date tree can grow up to 60-75 feet in height and can bear around 150-200 kg of Date fruit in production. The top of the tree looks like a flower blossom and kind of a king crown. Their fruit size is about 3-inch and 1-inch in diameter.