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Phoenix Dactilyfera - Variety 'Maktoum'

Kumar
Kumar
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P. dactylifera is for me a good germination candidate and for the past year have been busy reminding friends who go to the gulf on work or holiday to get different varieties. Today, I have got a dozen dates of the 'Maktoum' variety (apparently from the holy city of Medina). By way of description, these are quite large, brown rather than black, with a crusty peel and a dry interior that requires a bit of chewing - not one of those melt-in-your-mouth candy varieties. The taste is very agreeable though and it does not become sticky inside the mouth. The seeds are in excellent shape.

I realize that this is not the best technique for cultivation but nevertheless, it is bound to be an interesting.

I have ten of these that I am ready to give away (after keeping two for myself). If anyone is interested, please let me know.

Edited by Kumar

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Kumar

Bombay, India

Sea Level | Average Temperature Range 23 - 32 deg. celsius | Annual rainfall 3400.0 mm

Calcutta, India

Sea Level | Average Temperature Range 19 - 33 deg. celsius | Annual rainfall 1600.0 mm
  • 4 weeks later...

Hello,

I'd love to give these a try. Thank you! I sent you a PM.
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Hello,

I'd love to give these a try. Thank you! I sent you a PM.

Greetings - I regret to say that I no longer have any left. By the way, I never did receive your PM.

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Kumar

Bombay, India

Sea Level | Average Temperature Range 23 - 32 deg. celsius | Annual rainfall 3400.0 mm

Calcutta, India

Sea Level | Average Temperature Range 19 - 33 deg. celsius | Annual rainfall 1600.0 mm

Hello

I am new here - so what I did was click on the link that says "email me" - is that not the same as a PM? Or something different?

I could not find where to send a PM?

Thanks, Jude
  • Author

Hello

I am new here - so what I did was click on the link that says "email me" - is that not the same as a PM? Or something different?

I could not find where to send a PM?

Thanks, Jude

<--- Look to the left where you see the image of a palm tree and my name. There should be two icons below - if you hover your pointer over the envelope icon, a message 'PM this member' will pop up - that's the one you need to click. Hope this helps.

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Kumar

Bombay, India

Sea Level | Average Temperature Range 23 - 32 deg. celsius | Annual rainfall 3400.0 mm

Calcutta, India

Sea Level | Average Temperature Range 19 - 33 deg. celsius | Annual rainfall 1600.0 mm

Oh yes! I see it now ! Thank you!!!
  • 2 weeks later...

Kumar,

These seeds came in today as well as the others, and in perfect condition, also. Thank you very much.

Keith

In my post I sometimes express "my" opinion. Warning, it may differ from "your" opinion. If so, please do not feel insulted, just state your own if you wish. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or any other damages

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