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date palm pollination

11 years ago

for those of you who are brave enough to give it a try, here is a 6 minute video I made about how to pollinate a date palm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L27bMQirY60
hope it communicates well. post any question you have and I'll try to fill in the blanks.
softmentor@aol.com Arthur the date palm guy
no I am NOT trying to sell anything. Its been a while since I posted but I do visit from time to time, many of you old timers may know my posts. hope you find this useful.

Comments (3)

eriktampabay
11 years ago
Great job. Where did you get that knife at? I am always cutting my hands up when I get in there to cut away the Spathe for pollinating.
softmentor
Original Author
11 years ago
I got that one at Knife Center online here is the link
You can also use a "carpet" or "linoleum" knife that you can get at the hardware store for about 5 dollars. You can also do web search for hawkbill knife and you will get lots of options.
http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/CS39FK/Cold-Steel-Double-Agent-I-Karambit-3-inch-Plain-Blade-Grivory-Grip
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eriktampabay
11 years ago
Thank you for that information.

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