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Tree Seed Starter Kit
Date Palm Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEPhoenix dactylifera
USD 14.99
100 in stock
Date palms turn a sunny window into the tropics, with arching fronds grown from a real date seed.
GERMINATION14-45 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
75-85F
Hardiness04
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Date Palm care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Phoenix dactylifera
- Common names
- Date Palm
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Phoenix
- Species
- P. dactylifera
Start growing
Needs 'feet in water, head in fire' (water at roots, hot sun).
Growing with your kit
Date pits are fun and easy to sprout in the Seeds In A Cup® warm greenhouse environment.
Propagation
Offshoots or seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Fruits in large clusters; extremely long-lived.
Growing conditions
Oases in hot deserts.
Weather & tolerances
Extreme heat and salt tolerance.
Pests & plant health
Red palm weevil.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
A tall palm reaching 75ft. Dioecious (separate male/female trees).
Varieties
‘Medjool’, ‘Deglet Noor’.
Garden & everyday uses
Staple food fruit. leaves for basketry
Native range & distribution
Middle East and North Africa.
Conservation
Secure crop.
Name origins
Greek ‘dactylos’ (finger), referring to the fruit shape.
History
Cultivated for 6,000 years in the Middle East; mentioned frequently in the Bible and Quran.
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Do Date Palm seeds need any special prep?
Yes — Date Palm seeds have a hard coat. Nick or sand each seed and soak overnight in warm water before sowing to help them sprout.
How long do Date Palm seeds take to germinate?
Date Palm seeds typically sprout in 14-45 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Date Palm indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Date Palm indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in date-palm, or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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