NAJRAN: Farmers across the Najran region have begun the date palm pollination season, a critical phase in ensuring a high-quality harvest in this vital agricultural sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
According to local farmer Ahmed Al-Saqour, the process begins each February with the emergence of palm spathes and follows a rigorous preparation period involving pruning fronds, clearing thorns and removing offshoots from the “mother palms.”
Pollination is carried out manually by carefully placing high-quality pollen powder into the developing spathes to ensure maximum yield.
This traditional practice supports more than 526,000 fruit-bearing trees across 2,696 hectares, contributing more than 40,000 tonnes of premium dates to the local market annually and serving as a cornerstone of Najran’s regional economy.
