Common Name: Samnee date.

Scientific Name: Phoenix dactylifera

Specimens From: Israel, similar to the Medjool cultivar in the look of the dates, but half the calories and the taste and the yellow color very alike the Barhee cultivar.
It is called "Diet Date". like the Barhee and hayany cultivars.
Samanee is a rare cultivar worldwide
Dates are immensely popular and a stable food in the arab world since it is native to the persian gulf, dating back to at least several thousant years BC. It had since spread to most of the tropical countries where there are plenty of direct sunlight.

Samanee date can be eaten when in the raw, semi-ripe (Khalal) stage (refer to top photo). In this stage, it is golden yellow or amber and it is crispy and crunchy, similar to eating an apple. The taste is slightly sweet with a slight tinge of astringency. It is an acquired taste, especially those who taste a fresh date for the first time.

It will turn brownish and soft with the skin peeling off, when it is ripe (rutab) and it tastes sweet & juicy. This type of dates are usually eaten fresh or at least, in the ripe stage and seldom in the final dried, wrinkled (tamr) stage. At any stage, no peeling is required, just eat it as it is.

It is recomanded to freeze the dates for 48 hours and then to melt it and eat it. After melting the dates become very soft and has very gentle taste. The Barhee is eaten when unripe, without preservation and drying processes, due to its low astringency.

how to germinate
Soak the seeds in water for 24-48 hours. Drain and wrap seeds in a damp paper towel. Put in a ziplock bag in a warm place till sprouts appear. Plant in pots just below the surface, water lightly, and keep warm.

The fruits of this tree are very good and fleshy. Samanee dates have half calories per 100 Gr. The tree is very ornamental for any garden or yard.

You get 8 very fresh rare seeds

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