🌴 Khajoor Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Khajoor (Date Palm) is a highly valued fruit plant known for its sweet, energy-rich fruits and excellent commercial potential. It thrives in hot and dry climates and is increasingly popular in India for farming and landscaping.

Botanical name: Phoenix dactylifera

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Best suited for hot and arid or semi-arid climates.

Temperature: Ideal range 25°C–45°C.

Soil: Well-drained sandy soil is ideal. Tolerates saline and alkaline soils. Avoid waterlogging.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (8+ hours daily).

Planting Distance: 6–8 meters apart for proper growth.

Watering: Moderate but regular watering during early growth. Mature plants are drought tolerant.

Best Planting Time: February–March or August–September.

Fruiting Time: Begins fruiting in 3–5 years (tissue culture plants may fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic compost annually. Add balanced NPK fertilizer before flowering.

Mulching: Helps conserve moisture in dry climates.

Pruning: Remove dry and old fronds regularly.

Pollination: Artificial pollination may be required for better fruit set.

Pest Control: Watch for red palm weevil and scale insects. Use recommended treatment if needed.

🌴 Uses of Khajoor

Eaten fresh or dried

Used in sweets, health drinks, and desserts

Rich in natural sugars, iron, and fiber

Popular for Ramadan and festive demand

Suitable for commercial farming and export