I am a traditional Indian date palm producing small, sweet fruits.

Native to the Middle East; cultivated in India for centuries, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Water every 10–15 days; highly drought-tolerant.

Requires full sun (8+ hours daily).

Thrives in 30–45°C; tolerates extreme heat.

Plant in sandy-loam soil with good drainage; spacing 6–8 meters apart.

Apply compost and NPK 10:10:20 twice a year; supplement with boron and magnesium.

Botanical name: Phoenix dactylifera; Variety: Desi (local landrace); Family: Arecaceae.

Fruits are safe; seeds not edible.

Moderate; fronds reduce dust and heat.

Fruits rich in natural sugars, iron, potassium, and fiber; used fresh, dried, or in jaggery.

Susceptible to red palm weevil and fungal rot; monitor regularly and prune dead fronds.

Can live 80–100 years; starts fruiting in 5–7 years; peak yield from year 12 onward.