21.03.2026
Sweet and nutritious: How healthy are dates?
Dates are considered a natural alternative to candy and are becoming increasingly popular. But how healthy are they really?
The fruits provide valuable nutrients: they contain fiber, which aids digestion, as well as minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron. They also provide quick energy and are therefore well-suited as a snack before or after physical activity. Unlike processed sweets, they offer additional nutrients in addition to sugar.
12.03.2026
Dry regions - often ideal for growing dates
On modern plantations, farmers combine traditional knowledge with new methods to create optimal growing conditions.
Date palms need plenty of sun and sufficient water at their roots. That is why efficient irrigation systems, such as drip irrigation, are often used to supply each palm tree directly.
Caring for the trees is labor-intensive: the flowers are often pollinated by hand, and the fruit clusters must be supported or thinned out. To harvest the dates, they are carefully picked from the palms, usually with the help of ladders or lifting platforms.
12.03.2026
Dry regions - often ideal for growing dates
On modern plantations, farmers combine traditional knowledge with new methods to create optimal growing conditions.
Date palms need plenty of sun and sufficient water at their roots. That is why efficient irrigation systems, such as drip irrigation, are often used to supply each palm tree directly.
Caring for the trees is labor-intensive: the flowers are often pollinated by hand, and the fruit clusters must be supported or thinned out. To harvest the dates, they are carefully picked from the palms, usually with the help of ladders or lifting platforms.