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    When should dates be harvested?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    This is done in late August or early September in the U.S. as the tree will start to bear fruit in April and May.
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    Which country is the largest producer of dates?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Egypt is the largest date producer in the world with over 1 million metric tons worth of dates each year.
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    Are dates the same as prunes?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    No, they aren't the same. Prunes are the dried version of plums, not dates.
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    How long does it take for a date tree to produce fruit?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Once the tree is planted, it can take between 4 and 8 years before fruit begins to show.
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