Suggested planting instructions for Medjool Date offshoots:
Hole should be dug on average 2 ½ ft deep & 3 ft wide in diameter with moist pure manure or mulch in the bottom, Miracle Grow tree or Super soil tree formula are good choices. A 2-3 inch layer of existing soil should be placed between the pure manure and tree roots. Mix existing soil with manure or tree soil and fill in area around root base. Water the root ball of the plant with a hose as it is being planted. This will ensure that no air pockets are trapped in the soil and will establish a good union between the root ball and the existing soil. When the palm tree has been planted, build a soil barrier around the circumference of the hole to form a dam that will hold water. Then lay down a layer of organic mulch around the tree, being careful not to cover too much of the base of the tree. As a guide note the level at which tree is planted currently in pot. Use a bubbler or arrange a hose to slow soak the area around the tree. It is important not to allow the soil to dry out as this will severely weaken your new palm. But do not over water, the palm will rot, slow gentle watering for the first few months, every few days is critical for survival.
