The Economic Potential of Date Palms in Mexico
Date palms, originating in Mesopotamia, thrive in arid regions globally. In Mexico, San Luis Río Colorado leads date cultivation. With rich nutritional value, dates offer economic potential and health benefits.
The majestic date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) has its roots deeply embedded in Mesopotamia. It has become a pivotal fruit crop in arid and semi-arid regions across the globe, especially in the Middle East, South Asia, North Africa, and Central America. The resilient countries within these regions stand as major producers and exporters of dates and value-added date products.
In Mexico, the cultivation of date palms has found a niche, particularly in Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, and Coahuila. San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, leads the charge with a sprawling 1,620 hectares dedicated to date palm cultivation, closely followed by Mexicali, Baja California, with 1,438 established hectares.
