The Date Palm Gardening Guide for Southern Nevada

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THE DATE PALM GARDENING GUIDE. FOR SOUTHERN NEVADA. Adapted from Arboretum at Arizona State University. “Date Growing Calendar”. By Richard Harris. …

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THE DATE PALM GARDENING GUIDE
FOR SOUTHERN NEVADA
Adapted from Arboretum at Arizona State University. “Date Growing Calendar”. By Richard Harris.
M. L. Robinson
Area Extension Specialist
JANUARY
Begin the year by removing any dead or dying fronds and fruit and flower stalks from the
previous seasons’ growth. Leaf spines from the current season’s growth may also be removed by
using a machete, pruning hook, pruning shears or other similar instrument; be sure to wear leather
gloves and long sleeved shirt! You must have an adequate basin or berm around the trunk to ensure
that sufficient irrigation water will stay in the root zone area. If you are using an automated irrigation
system, check for broken pipes, plugged nozzles, etc. A bubbler or flood irrigation system is usually
best for quality fruit production. This is also a good time to add more drippers to expand the watering
radius under the trees.
F EBRUARY Any of the previous month’s work may be completed in early February as well. In the second
half of the month and into early March, before the palm flowers open, apply a fertilizer mix with a…