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Date Medjool - Tissue Culture (Phoenix Dactylifera Medjool) - Khajoor
کھجور
Phoenix Dactylifera Medjool
Rs 35,000
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Date Medjool – Tissue Culture (Khajoor / کھجور) is among the most rewarding fruit plantss to grow at home, delivering fresh yields season after season. It reaches a commanding height of 35 ft, thrives in full sun, needs minimal watering. Cultivated in the Middle East for millennia, it is well-adapted to Pakistan’s climate and grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala.
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Category: Tropical Fruit
Plant Details
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Low
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Yes
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Purpose
- Decorative, Edible Fruit
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Date Medjool – Tissue Culture (Phoenix Dactylifera Medjool), known in Pakistan as Khajoor (کھجور), is cultivated in the Middle East for millennia, and has found a thriving home in Pakistan’s gardens and landscapes. Prized for its edible fruit harvest, this fruit plants is a valuable addition to any garden. This slow-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 35 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Phoenix Dactylifera Medjool
- Plant Type: Fruit Plants
- Mature Height: 35 ft
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Propagation: Offshoots, Tissue Culture
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Low: water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between sessions
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Yes, safe around pets and children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Date Medjool – Tissue Culture
Date palms are propagated from offshoots (suckers) for identical clones, or through tissue culture for commercial production.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This plant thrives in the warm regions of Sindh and southern Punjab. It is not recommended for the cooler northern highlands such as Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta, or Gilgit, where winter frost can cause serious damage.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose Date Medjool – Tissue Culture?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Date Medjool – Tissue Culture is an excellent choice because it rewards you with fresh, homegrown produce and thrives with minimal watering once established.
Buy Khajoor online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long before I can harvest from Date Medjool – Tissue Culture?
Date Medjool – Tissue Culture typically begins producing fruit 2-3 years after planting, with grafted plants often fruiting sooner. Flowers appear in spring, followed by fruit development over the following months.
How tall does Date Medjool – Tissue Culture grow and how quickly?
Date Medjool – Tissue Culture is a slow-growing plant that reaches up to 35 ft at maturity. As a slow grower adding under a foot per year, it takes patience but rewards you with dense, well-shaped growth.
How much water does Date Medjool – Tissue Culture need during Pakistani summers?
Date Medjool – Tissue Culture is a low-water plant. Water once every 7-10 days, or when the top 2 inches of soil feel completely dry. Once established, it handles extended dry periods without trouble.
What kind of light exposure is best for Date Medjool – Tissue Culture?
Date Medjool – Tissue Culture grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
Is Date Medjool – Tissue Culture drought-resistant once established?
Yes, Date Medjool – Tissue Culture is drought tolerant once established. After the first growing season, it can go a week or more without water. This makes it an excellent low-maintenance choice for busy gardeners or water-scarce areas in Pakistan.
