Economics of growing date palms

[kpraja]

Can someone give me economics of growing date palms in a 5 acre lot in Tamil Nadu. Is it a viable crop for our climate ?.

 

[kirti s]

Dear Sir

The date palm must have full sun. It will grow in all warm climates where the temper ature rarely falls to -6.67°C. When the palm is dormant, it can stand temperatures that low, but when in flower or fruit the mean temperature must be above 17.78°C. Commercial fruit production is possible only where there is a long, hot growing season with daily maximum temperatures of 32.22°C .

 

[sainathan]

Date palms

Can someone give me economics of growing date palms in a 5 acre lot in Tamil Nadu. Is it a viable crop for our climate ?.

Dear Mr.Raja,

If you are from North tamil Nadu and particularly Dharmapuri District it is possible to go for date palms plantations. As of now small acreage is available there. In futue business prospectus are good. As of now you have to manage the production and sales locally. The varieties which are grown in Dharmapuri/North Gujarat/Katchchh region starts fruit from 3rd year onwards. You can contact Mr.Madhubalan,ADA,Dharmapuri district for details of palm dates nursery as well as package of practices.

K.SAINATHAN