Introduction

A date is a stone fruit, meaning it has a single seed surrounded by an outer fleshy fruit (like peaches, mangoes, and olives). They are grown on date palm trees, some describe the taste and texture of a date as a chewier, dates are a low-cost source of carbohydrates, amino acids, minerals and dietary fiber. 

Uses

Date is a key ingredient in making:

  1. Oil  
  2. Juice 
  3. Snack 
  4. powder 

Production, export, import and consumption in Nigeria

Production= unavailable , Import = 7947, Export= 12. Source: (FAOSTAT)

Growing Dates

Date palms can grow in sand, loam, or even clay soil. The tree is tolerant of drought but needs plenty of water when flowering and fruiting. Plant the trees in spring or fall for best results. Dig the hole twice as deep and wide as the actual root base to loosen the soil.   

 

Sowing and harvest period

Date palms can take 4 to 8 years after planting before they will bear fruit, and start producing viable yields for commercial harvest between 7 and 10 years. 

Main Producing States in Nigeria.

  1. Kaduna 
  2. Katsina 
  3. Kano 
  4. Sokoto 
  5. Kebbi 
  6. Jigawa 
  7. Yobe 
  8. Borno 
  9. Gombe 
  10. Bauchi 
  11. Adamawa  

Relevant Agencies in Nigeria.

The Association of Date Farmers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (ADAFPAM) 

 

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