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Thoory

Variety of Date palm · Phoenix dactylifera
The dry "bread date" – firm, chewy, nutty and exceptionally long-keeping.
Also known as: Thuri, Thoori, Bread Date
Edible value9Medicinal value3Other uses8
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Taste & characteristics

Taste

firmnuttysweet

Profile

Pollination
dioecious – separate male and female plants
Fruit weight
8 g

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Flowering
Fruit harvest
Storage

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Description

Fruit

Dry date with firm, chewy flesh and nutty-sweet flavour; tough skin, ideal as a trail snack.

Growth

Hardy and drought-tolerant.

Yield

Good yield; excellent storability without refrigeration.

Notes

Dioecious: female cultivar, requires a male pollen donor.

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