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How to Grow and Care for Date Palm Trees

This tree is valued for its delicious fruit. Reviewed by Kathleen Miller The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) has a commanding presence. Its arching, gray-green, waxy fronds can reach more than 10 feet ...

How to Plant a Date Pit to Grow a Fruit-Bearing Tree at Home

Be sure to plant only one pit per container, and choose a pot that's deep and narrow. “This forces the roots to grow downward and results in a long taproot,” Sons advises. “Then, make sure the soil is ...

Rising salinity and heat push Basra to grow date palms in the lab

By Mohammed Atti and Imad Creidi BASRA, Iraq, Jan 30 (Reuters) - In greenhouses and sterile laboratories west of Basra, Iraqi ...
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Growing a date palm tree for hundreds of pounds of fruit is simpler than you think – expert tips to plant and cultivate one successfully

If you live in a tropical or subtropical climate and want a stately, ornamental tree that gives large harvests of sweet fruits, then a date palm tree might be for you. This guide looks at how to grow ...
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Deadly pests threatening millions of date palms in Iraq, official warns

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq’s ministry of agriculture has warned of the rapid spread of a highly destructive insect ...
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Genetic Diversity and Molecular Characterization of Date Palm Cultivars

Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) has long been a vital agricultural resource in arid regions, sustaining both cultural practices and economies. Recent investigations into its genetic diversity are ...