Dates

[David006]

Just reading a thread about figs in Thailand and wondered if dates would grow here..always buy bulk imported from N Africa ( the box says Ramadan so that's my wifes name for dates now..lol) and I throw the pits ( my usual method of propagation).

Got something growing in my usual chuck it place but think it's maybe an oil palm ?

Anyone??

[soidog2]

From the garden, how does that look ?

In Thailand dates mature around August/Sept. leaving you with a problem figuring out how to dry them.

Once you get over that, you will have excellent dates.

regards

PS, see the second crop in the background.

I just noticed the seed question;

Yes they will grow from seeds, six to eight years until ready to produce.

You need luck in having many female trees come up instead of boys.

Hand pollination is the only way to successfully produce quality dates.

Edited May 12, 2012 by soidog2

[David006]

From the garden, how does that look ?

In Thailand dates mature around August/Sept. leaving you with a problem figuring out how to dry them.

Once you get over that, you will have excellent dates.

regards

PS, see the second crop in the background.

I just noticed the seed question;

Yes they will grow from seeds, six to eight years until ready to produce.

You need luck in having many female trees come up instead of boys.

Hand pollination is the only way to successfully produce quality dates.

thanks for that..you know I think we may have a tree already! Looks like your pic..bought in pot 5 years ago and planted out...now about 3/4m high no sign f fruit maybe it's a girl?...still I guess many palms look similar.

[soidog2]

From the garden, how does that look ?

In Thailand dates mature around August/Sept. leaving you with a problem figuring out how to dry them.

Once you get over that, you will have excellent dates.

regards

PS, see the second crop in the background.

I just noticed the seed question;

Yes they will grow from seeds, six to eight years until ready to produce.

You need luck in having many female trees come up instead of boys.

Hand pollination is the only way to successfully produce quality dates.

thanks for that..you know I think we may have a tree already! Looks like your pic..bought in pot 5 years ago and planted out...now about 3/4m high no sign f fruit maybe it's a girl?...still I guess many palms look similar.

From the garden, how does that look ?

In Thailand dates mature around August/Sept. leaving you with a problem figuring out how to dry them.

Once you get over that, you will have excellent dates.

regards

PS, see the second crop in the background.

I just noticed the seed question;

Yes they will grow from seeds, six to eight years until ready to produce.

You need luck in having many female trees come up instead of boys.

Hand pollination is the only way to successfully produce quality dates.

thanks for that..you know I think we may have a tree already! Looks like your pic..bought in pot 5 years ago and planted out...now about 3/4m high no sign f fruit maybe it's a girl?...still I guess many palms look similar.

Male & female flowers side by side.

You need both.

Pakchong Research Station has a small grove, you can go visit; may be get started if you are serious.

Edited May 12, 2012 by soidog2