Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Date palm from seed
Phoenix dactylifera
Date seeds germinate slowly in warmth. The sources say nothing about fruiting at home: grow it as a foliage palm.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Germination temperature | palms generally 21–38 °C (70–100 °F), best about 29–35 °C (85–95 °F) | [1] |
| Soaking | palm seeds are often soaked 1–7 days, changing the water daily; sow straight after soaking | [1] |
| Pot size | no exact value in the sources | |
| Harvest | no exact value in the sources |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.