Qash Dates

A variety with large fruits.

A variety with large fruits. The fruits are yellowish-red at the Bisr stage and brown when ripe. They are consumed as Rutab (fresh, soft dates) and as Tamr (dried dates). The taste is described as beautiful.

Native to Oman. It is a very old Omani palm variety. Flowering begins in late February and the Rutab stage is in late July. It is a mid-season variety that ripens late in the season. It thrives in hot, humid coastal areas, particularly in the Al Batinah and Muscat governorates.

A source of natural sugars, fiber, and essential minerals. Provides energy and nutritional benefits.

The variety is traditionally used to extract "Madluk al-Tamr" (date paste). Qash dates are a traditional food in Oman, often consumed as a snack and during Ramadan. They are valued for their large size and sweet taste.

Enjoyed as a fresh snack (Rutab) or dried (Tamr). Used in the production of date paste (Madluk al-Tamr). Can be used in traditional Omani dishes and desserts.

Qash is a very old Omani palm variety, representing the deep-rooted date-growing heritage of Oman. It is a symbol of Omani agricultural tradition and is deeply ingrained in the culture of the coastal regions.