Date palm is the most unique food in the Arabian Peninsula and has high economic value. Its fruit, dates, is a must-have daily snack for Middle Easterners. In my country, it has the same status as “melon seeds” and is known as "desert bread" and "natural fructose". Dates contain large amounts of fructose, glucose and sucrose, which are easy to digest and absorb.
The harsh climate in desert areas, extreme temperature changes and drought conditions limit the sound field of plants, and date palms are one of the few fruit trees that can grow in the desert.
According to information from the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy in Jordan, the maturity of date palms is divided into four stages. It takes 4-5 years from planting to beginning to fruiting. It takes about 10 years to meet the requirements for date palm production. One plant Mature date palms can produce 80-120 kilograms of dates per season, but they do not mature at the same time, so there is no fixed picking time.
There are many varieties of date palms, among which the most widely planted varieties are Berhi and Mejool. The delicious Barhi dates are native to Iraq. They are called "honey balls" because of their spherical appearance and sweet honey-like taste. The season is from September to October every year. Medjool is the juiciest type of date palm. It contains about 35% water and is the largest. It is called the "King of Dates". It is rich in vitamins and minerals. Its shelf life is only one month and can only be purchased in a short time. Internal storage.