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growing a date tree?
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Posted by jflo 10 (My Page) on Thu, Nov 11, 04 at 17:10
| I was reading about growing things from the grocery store and got inspired when i noticed some dates in the back of my fridge i got at the farmer's market a few weeks back. Does anyone know how i could start one of the seeds? i'm a newbie w/o much experience with seeds, although i'm okay at propagating easy things. i've got some garlic (although i think i'll have to settle for the leaves in this climate)
i understand the plant probably won't fruit (from what i've gathered need male and female plants) but i thought it would be cool to try to grow a little palm from a seed. i do everything in containers anyway (apt dweller) so i don't need to worry about things getting out of control ever.
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RE: growing a date tree?
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| I have done this with Medjool dates I bought at the grocery store and if I can do it anyone can.Soak the seeds in water for 24-48 hours. Drain and wrap seeds in a damp paper towel. Put in a ziplock bag in a warm place till sprouts appear. Plant in pots just below the surface, water lightly, and keep warm. I have five growing in my backyard. |
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- Posted by jflo 10 (My Page) on
Fri, Nov 12, 04 at 14:30
| Thanks so much - that is exactly what I was hoping to hear. I'm a bit concerned about the ziplock - newbie here. Don't they need air? About how long does it take for sprouts to appear? |
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| If I remember correctly, I kept the bag closed with the seeds wrapped up in a barely dampened paper towel and the roots appeared in a week or two.The roots pop out of white bumps that form. Once the roots are out I planted them in a really good potting soil just under the surface.Keep moist but don't overwater. |
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| Cool - i had managed to find info on ziploc germination, but then was wondering how far down to plant a date seed since they're kind of big. So thanks for the answer and i'm crossing my fingers. |
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- Posted by Baci z10Ca (My Page) on
Wed, Jan 26, 05 at 9:11
| You can probably plant dates outside in your zone. Just plant them a little bit below the soil. Sometimes they mold with the baggie method & store bought dates can be slower to germinate. If you can find seasonal fresh dates in local stores they germinate quickly in moist Perlite. Dates are slow growing & containers are best for starting to contain the roots. Another idea is to go the various ethnic stores in your area & buy different varieties of dates. Some of the imported dates are unusual varieties, & they can also germinate. |
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| I put about 5-6 medjool date seeds in a wet paper towel and put it in a small ziploc in a sunny window. It has been six weeks and the leaves of two seeds are about to run out of room. Does anyone have recommendations for what type of pot, watering, humidity, fertilizer, etc.? They will be grown in an apartment in a sunny window. Thanks! |
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| I have access to lots of palm seeds that I'll do for postage if anyone's interested. I can get queen palms and dwarf pygmy dates. |
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- Posted by Baci z10Ca (My Page) on
Sat, Oct 1, 05 at 8:10
| Brooklyngardener, they can stay in a gallon pot the first year. Dates are commercially grown in the desert, but I have found the young ones in pots need extra water. I put my young ones in shade, but they will probably need as much sun as possible in your area. Feed them palm food. Humidity is not necessary, but you can let the soil dry out & water again. The leaves will dehydrate if the plant become too dry; just watch them for hydration. |
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| Hi all. My name is Linda. I am new to this form. I bout a date tree about 6 weeks ago. I do not know the correct term for the leaves.
What should I do about dead leaves on bottom of my date tree? Thanks Linda |
RE: growing a date tree?
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| The dates don't even have to be fresh. I have germinated date stones from those dried sticky ones that come packed in boxes. I've done them in pots in a warm cupboard but have also had the occasional one come up in the garden from stones that had been put on the compost heap. Of course they do not survive a UK winter outdoors but it's interesting to see them sprout. |
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I've mannaged to get the date seeds to sprout,not in a gallon pot,
do I need to switch pots already, or can they wait until spring of 2012? They will be indoor plants as I live in Pa. and it just gets too darn cold here!Will I be able to put them outside when it warms up and if so,how warm must it be outside for them to flourish? Must you have 2 date trees in order for them to pollinate?Must the humidity be high in winter indoors? Help please! I really want to grow these trees! |
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| the soil required, space between the size of the trench |
RE: growing a date tree?
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| Nancy - Dates take 15 or so years to reach maturity, and untikl then you don't know if you have male or female. Good luck. |
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| I just bought some fresh dates at the local store by chance. Never b4 I knew what they were like when fresh. I think it tastes better when ripe. As I'm typing this I already have one seed planted. I hope they will grow as said. I'm going to plant some more when I'm done typing. :))) |
RE: growing a date tree?
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| Mine is from a dry date. Had it for 3 years, still very small. I planted the seeds in a flower pot (with a house plant) and forgot about them by the time it sprouted. |
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