COMMENTARY: with Julie & Juan

• Global distribution of Medjool Dates.
• Critical microclimate of 100 days with 100 degree heat is key to date production.
• Harvest cycle and hand picking of dates.

COMMENTARY: with Julie & Juan

• Dates by Nutrition. Potassium rich and low glycemic index for sustained energy.  Juan explains the health benefits of ‘natures candy’.
• Jennifer gives her recipe using dates called ‘Devils On Horseback’.  Date shakes and other recipes discussed.  Medjool dates are found under the name Natural Delights.
• Date Varieties

COMMENTARY: with Julie & Juan

• Date palm farming techniques and harvesting season.
• Tips for homeowners who have medjool date palm tree in their landscape if they’re not producing fruit or keeping birds from eating them.

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