Date palm: (Phoenix dactylifera L) is one of

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L) is one of the oldest plantation crops that is known for its sweet and nutritious fruits. The crop is tolerant to high temperature stress and drought. It is one of the economically important perennial plants in the Arabian desert of the Middle East and the Sahara desert in North Africa. Date palm, tree of the palm family (Arecaceae) cultivated for its sweet edible fruits . Dates have a long shelf life and may be eaten fresh or dried. They have long been a staple food and source of wealth in the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. This is a basic guide covering date palm cultivation, varieties, mode of propagation, soil, climate, and irrigation requirements, harvesting and yield, date uses, nutrition value, and health benefits. Learn about eight different types of date palms, their fruits, and their characteristics. See photos and compare the varieties of Phoenix dactylifera and its cultivars.