| Crop Detail Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as date or date palm is a flowering plant species in the palm family, Arecaceae, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit. It has been cultivated for a very long time because of its edible fruit. The tree is between 15 m and 25 m high. It has long leaves that look like feathers. Date palm is oldest tree cultivated on earth. They are excellent source of calcium, sugar, iron and potassium. They are used in many social and religious festivals. Also they have many health benefits like relive constipation, reduce heart disease, control diarrhea and help in pregnancy. It is also used for making different products such as Chutney, pickles, jam, juice and other bakery items. |
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| Major/Minor | Major |
|---|---|
| Temporary/Permanent | Permanent |
| Category | Agriculture Extension |
| Type | Fruits |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Water Method | Rain-fed |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Economic Type | Food Crop |
| Growing Season | Rabi / Winter / Cold Crops |
Managements
Fertilizer
Land Preparation
Sowing Method
Sowing Time
Row - Row Distance
Plant - Plant Distance
Irrigation
Harvesting
Thrashing
Pruning
Cutting
Spraying
Climate
Storage
Marketing
Rouging
Inter Cropping
Seed Soaking
Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders
Sucking Pests
Nutrient
Weeds
Chewing and Biting Pests
Fungal Diseases
Bacterial Diseases
Seed Varieties
| Name | Seed Rate |
|---|---|
| DHAKKI | -110 to 130 plant per acre |
| GULISTAN | -110 to 130 plant per acre |
| ZAIDI | -110 to 130 plant per acre |
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