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Are pigmy dates edible?

larry19

By Larry19

United States

I have several pigmy date palms a couple of which are now producing mature fruit. Are the dates edible?


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  • Question asked on 1 Feb, 2009

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sarraceniac
Sarraceniac
 

Not really Larry. They are not poisonous but are horrible.

John.

5 Feb, 2009

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