Dates harvest, processing under way
Published: 05:07 PM,Jul 02,2022 | EDITED : 09:07 PM,Jul 02,2022
MUSCAT: With a diverse landscape that is ideal for growing date palm, the Sultanate of Oman is home to over 100 varieties of dates, each with its own unique qualities and production value.
Oman’s role in global dates production has been growing significantly and with the 1 Million Dates Project, its position as dates producer will be dramatically felt not only in the region but internationally in the coming years.
From mid-May when the heat ripens the fruit, the date harvest gets into full swing. A man climbs up to the tree's crown to harvest them. Dates are then brought to market in places such as Rustaq, Samayil and Sinaw, or pre-sold to a date-packing factory.
The harvest season for dates has already begun in the Sultanate of Oman.
The traditional date harvest season, called ‘Jidad’ or ‘Al Tabseel’, is still followed across the country. It starts in June and continues until September, depending on the type of palm tree and the method of harvesting.
Al Sharqiyah is the first governorate in Oman to start the harvest season in June continuing to July.
Oman’s role in global dates production has been growing significantly and with the 1 Million Dates Project, its position as dates producer will be dramatically felt not only in the region but internationally in the coming years.
From mid-May when the heat ripens the fruit, the date harvest gets into full swing. A man climbs up to the tree's crown to harvest them. Dates are then brought to market in places such as Rustaq, Samayil and Sinaw, or pre-sold to a date-packing factory.
The harvest season for dates has already begun in the Sultanate of Oman.
The traditional date harvest season, called ‘Jidad’ or ‘Al Tabseel’, is still followed across the country. It starts in June and continues until September, depending on the type of palm tree and the method of harvesting.
Al Sharqiyah is the first governorate in Oman to start the harvest season in June continuing to July.