The Saudi Arabian fruit harvesting season is gaining momentum, and this is reflected in the increased activity at the central Madinah Date Market.
Date palm harvesting starts in the first quarter of June each year on 29,000 farms in the area.
The market's distinctive feature is the range of fresh date varieties available, which are well-known across Madinah and its governorates, including Halwa, Lona Musaid, Routhana, Rabia, Halia, and Suwaidaa.
High temperatures have an impact on how quickly the first harvesting stage, which lasts until the end of July, ripens. After then, growers start harvesting dates and doing so until the end of August, when they start selling them at the market. Ajwa, Safawi, Amber, Medjool, Barhi, and more varieties are among them.
In order to make sure that all technical and health standards are met, to monitor the central date market's operational state, and to confirm the quality of the produce, the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has increased its inspection efforts.
As a result, dates and their products are exported, supporting Saudi Vision 2030's objectives and showcasing the palm and date industry as one of the Kingdom's primary agricultural production sectors.
