{"product_id":"date-palm-tree-seeds-phoenix-dactylifera-edible-fruit-palm-hardy-to-zone-8","title":"Date Palm Tree Seeds (Phoenix dactylifera) – Edible Fruit Palm Hardy to Zone 8","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eDate Palm Tree Seeds (Phoenix dactylifera)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eDate Palm (Phoenix dactylifera)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees in the world, valued for its delicious edible fruit and rich history dating back to ancient civilizations. Native to North Africa and the Middle East, this iconic palm has been grown for thousands of years as a vital food source and symbol of fertility and abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eThis impressive evergreen palm can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eup to 80+ feet tall\u003c\/strong\u003e with a wide, graceful canopy of arching fronds. It produces clusters of \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eoval-shaped fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e that ripen from red to golden yellow, eventually becoming the well-known sweet dates enjoyed fresh or dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eIn addition to its fruit, the Date Palm is highly valued for its versatility. Various parts of the plant have been traditionally used for food, fiber, and materials, making it both a practical and ornamental addition to landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eLight: Full sun required\u003cbr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy and saline conditions\u003cbr data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eHeight: Up to 80+ feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eSpread: Up to 20–25 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eClimate: Warm, dry environments preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eDate palms thrive in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003ehot climates with plenty of sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e and are notably \u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003esalt tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them suitable for coastal areas. While drought tolerant once established, they benefit from regular watering during active growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e🌴 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eWhy Grow Date Palm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e• Produces sweet, edible dates\u003cbr data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003e• Ancient and historically significant fruit tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e• Highly drought and salt tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e• Large, impressive tropical landscape tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e• Multi-use plant for food, fiber, and materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1850\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1850\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e8–12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #212529; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eDate Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Pour almost boiling hot water over the seeds and allow them to soak for 24 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Use a heated propagator, keep the soil at or above 77 F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202124; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202124; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Plant it in a small container with a very thin layer of soil \u0026amp; only half-buried. Never fully cover Date seeds. Keep moist, but not wet, and do not allow to dry out fully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202124; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202124; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e As with any Tropical Palm seed, germination will be erratic, so patience is needed. Some may come up within 3 weeks, while most will take up to several months to sprout. Well worth the wait!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202124; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGerminación de dátiles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202124; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202124; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) Vierta agua casi hirviendo sobre las semillas y déjelas en remojo durante 24 horas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202124; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2) Use un propagador calentado, mantenga la tierra a 77 °F o más.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202124; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3) Plántela en un recipiente pequeño con una capa muy fina de tierra y entiérrela solo hasta la mitad. Nunca cubra completamente las semillas de dátiles. Manténgalas húmedas, pero no mojadas, y no permita que se sequen por completo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #202124; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) Como ocurre con cualquier semilla de palmera tropical, la germinación será errática, por lo que se necesita paciencia. Algunas pueden brotar en 3 semanas, mientras que la mayoría tardará varios meses en brotar. ¡Vale la pena la espera!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":54060632834332,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54060632867100,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54060632899868,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/date2-topaz-upscale-2.2x-denoise-sharpen-focus.jpg?v=1776899500","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/date-palm-tree-seeds-phoenix-dactylifera-edible-fruit-palm-hardy-to-zone-8","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}