{"product_id":"nasiona-daktylowca-wlasciwego-phoenix-dactylifera","title":"Date Palm Seeds - Phoenix Dactylifera","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePhoenix dactylifera\u003c\/strong\u003e – Date Palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ePhoenix dactylifera\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eDate Palm\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most recognizable palms in the world. This majestic species, originating from the regions of Iran and North Africa, has provided valuable fruits – dates – for millennia, serving as a staple food in many cultures. Today, this palm is cultivated both commercially for its fruit and as an ornamental plant in gardens and interiors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eBotanical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Date Palm is an impressive palm reaching \u003cstrong\u003eup to 30 meters tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterized by a single or multiple trunks growing from one root system. The trunk diameter ranges from \u003cstrong\u003e40 to 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, often with a distinct wider base. The crown consists of dark green, feather-like leaves measuring from \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 5 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e in length, with densely arranged leaflets of \u003cstrong\u003e20-40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. At the base of the leaves are long, sharp spines, which are modified leaflets – a protective feature typical of desert palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003edioecious\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning male and female plants occur separately. Small, yellowish flowers are grouped in large, branched inflorescences. The fruits – the famous dates – measure from \u003cstrong\u003e3 to 7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length and \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. When ripe, they range in color from yellow through orange to red, and when dried, they turn brown with a characteristically sweet, edible pulp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eGrowth and Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe Date Palm exhibits relatively \u003cstrong\u003eslow growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in the first years of life, which is typical for palms with large final sizes. Under favorable conditions, the palm can grow annually from \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 60 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e. Young plants require patience from the gardener, but once established, their growth becomes more stable and predictable. These long-lived palms can live \u003cstrong\u003eover 100 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, reaching their maximum impressive size later in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003ePhoenix dactylifera prefers \u003cstrong\u003esunny locations\u003c\/strong\u003e and shows remarkable adaptability to various soil types. This palm is drought-resistant, tolerant of salinity, and resistant to seawater exposure, making it ideal for cultivation in dry temperate and warmer European regions. The \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003efrost tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e of this palm is about \u003cstrong\u003e-7°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for outdoor cultivation in areas with mild winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn cooler parts of Europe, the date palm can be grown outdoors provided it has a dry site and protection from frost below -7 degrees Celsius. It also performs well as a \u003cstrong\u003epotted plant\u003c\/strong\u003e – adorning gardens and terraces in summer, and can be moved indoors for winter to a room with temperatures between \u003cstrong\u003e2 and 10 degrees Celsius\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under such conditions, the palm enters dormancy and does not require light access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eUses and Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eDate palm fruits are consumed fresh, dried, or processed into various food products such as syrups, pastes, or sweets. In some cultures, dates are a dietary staple, valued for their high \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003enutritional value\u003c\/strong\u003e. This palm is also frequently used as an ornamental plant in parks, gardens, and along streets, especially in warm climates where it creates a characteristic Mediterranean landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFor healthy and rapid growth, regular watering and fertilizing with a properly balanced multi-nutrient fertilizer are recommended. The Date Palm is not only an important fruit plant but also an attractive ornamental palm, appreciated for its resilience and versatility in various European climatic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":52677860294984,"sku":"43BF-808B8","price":3.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52677860327752,"sku":"43BF-808B9","price":9.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52677860360520,"sku":"43BF-808B10","price":35.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52677860393288,"sku":"43BF-808B11","price":59.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000","offer_id":52677860426056,"sku":"43BF-808B12","price":547.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/949.jpg?v=1770321246","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-daktylowca-wlasciwego-phoenix-dactylifera","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}