Probably everyone who simply adores dates for their unique taste would dream of growing a date from stone at home. But will it bear a resemblance to the plant that grows in natural conditions? It is not so difficult to grow a palm tree from a stone, and for this you do not need to make much effort. But you are unlikely to ever see the fruits on it, because such a plant does not bear fruit under indoor conditions. However, in order to grow such a palm tree, you need to know how to plant the seed correctly, and you also need to remember the basic rules of care.
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Preparing a date bone for planting
First, you should start looking for quality planting material. To do this, you need to go to a store or market. The choice of dates must be very careful. It is important to consider that they should not be pretreated. It is best to choose dates that have been withered or dried for this purpose.
In order to increase the chances of a successful planting, it is better to use not one, but several seeds at once. Before proceeding with planting, their surface must be carefully freed from the pulp. It should be remembered that even the smallest piece of leftover pulp can lead to mold on the bone.
The peeled bone should be placed in a container with cold water for 2 days. The water must be replaced systematically. Then the planting material should be inspected again for pulp residues. The bones are now ready for planting. Experienced growers recommend using the following tricks to speed up the appearance of a sprout:
- Place the pit in a small container and pour in hot water. Wait 10 minutes and remove it from the liquid. Thanks to this preparation, a young plant will appear just a few weeks after planting. By the way, without this procedure, seedlings need to wait for months.
- You can also gently pierce the seed with a pointed object or rub it well against the sandpaper. This method will allow the liquid to quickly get inside the seed. The result of this will be a fairly early appearance of the sprout.
Before proceeding to the direct planting of the date seed, it is necessary to prepare the most optimal conditions for the plant.
Caring for stone dates at home
Earth mix
For successful plant growth and development, it is necessary to choose the most suitable substrate for planting. So, it must be necessarily light, as well as loose.The date has a rather weak and fragile root system, so you should choose the most suitable soil mixture for growing it. This soil can be purchased at a specialized store. But you can also do it yourself. To do this, it is necessary to combine sawdust, humus, peat, and sand.
Landing
Planting a date is not difficult at all. To do this, it is necessary to lower the prepared bone into a hole made in the soil vertically, and then sprinkle it with soil. Then the soil must be watered, and not a very large amount of water must be used. After that, the pot is moved to a warm enough place. In order to plant a date, you do not need any special containers. You can take a pot, a large bowl, etc. After the plants show a small leaf and a sprout, they will need to be transplanted into separate containers.
Transfer
It is necessary to transplant the plant very carefully together with an earthen clod. Try not to compromise the integrity of the root. If the root system has been damaged, then such a seedling can be thrown away, since it will not take root in a new pot.
Care
The date palm is quite undemanding and not capricious. This plant responds well to moisture, heat, and feeding. Fertilizing the soil should be applied several times a year. Water in moderation. Such a palm tree negatively reacts to both drying and waterlogging of an earthen coma. In the summertime, he is advised to take a shower. Also, the date needs direct sunlight.
Planting a date palm, as well as caring for it, will not cause much difficulty. And in a few months you will have a luxurious plant grown by your own hands on your windowsill.
how to be in winter with date palm plants. how does it endure Ukrainian winter.?
only a houseplant or a greenhouse plant, it makes no sense to transplant it into open ground
I have 40-45cm in six months, 5 "leaves", just put the seed in the ground and sometimes water it)
Other sprigs of growth also began. A big pot is needed, the roots are deep
This summer I planted the seed horizontally in a hibiscus pot. I did not do any manipulations before landing. The date has sprouted. But since the palm tree has a very long root, I had to pull out both the hibiscus and the date from the pot. A small root came off and I, having transplanted the plant, watered it with a warm solution of phytosporin.
Probably it didn’t take root. The date does not tolerate the detachment of roots.
I planted dates, sprouted and for more than two years now three leaves 30 cm high and no longer grows, tell me, please. how to stimulate plant growth, thank you
leaves fluff up for 3-4 years and before that they sit like sedge in a swamp with me the same
a year and a half ago I planted 3 grains in one pot. all sprouted. a month later I decided to plant them… barely untangled the roots. one disappeared ... two of 4 sheets were started up)) the side is sunny, but the windows are hung from direct rays.