The date palm is one of the oldest trees on Earth. Geologists confirm that palm trees have existed for approximately 80 million years, dating back to the Cretaceous period. However, the cultivation and utilization of date palms can be traced back around 5,000 years to Mesopotamia, the Arabian Gulf region, and Egypt.
The Arab world is home to the vast majority of the world’s date palms, accounting for nearly 90% of the global population. These trees produce more than 80% of the world’s dates, making them a vital agricultural asset.
For centuries, Arab civilizations have valued date palm cultivation, not only for its highly nutritious fruit but also for the various uses of its different parts. Over time, multiple propagation methods have been developed to ensure the sustainability and expansion of date palm plantations. In this article, we will explore these propagation techniques in detail.
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Source: Harvest Magazine
By: Eng. Abdelgawad Ali Abady
General Manager of the Agricultural Sector at Lina for Tourism and Urban Development
Vice President of the Palm Crop Division at HEIA
