Introduction
Dates are one of Iran's most significant agricultural products, holding a special place in the country's economy and culture for centuries. As one of the largest date producers globally, Iran cultivates over 400 different varieties of dates. In this article, we will introduce and discuss 50 of the most important and well-known date varieties in Iran.
1. Mazafati Date
Mazafati is one of the most famous date varieties in Iran, primarily cultivated in Kerman Province, especially in Bam. This date is popular for its soft texture and sweet taste.
2. Piarom Date
Piarom is another premium Iranian date, grown in Hormozgan Province, particularly in Hajjiabad. This date is known for its thin skin and unique flavor.
3. Kabkab Date
Kabkab is a popular date variety in Bushehr and Fars provinces. It is known for its soft texture and sweetness, making it ideal for producing date syrup.
4. Zahedi Date
Zahedi is a late-ripening date variety resistant to hot and dry climates. It is grown in Fars, Khuzestan, and Bushehr provinces and is recognized for its light golden color and mild flavor.
5. Estamaran (Sayer) Date
Estamaran, cultivated in Khuzestan Province, is known for its high resistance and long shelf life, making it particularly suitable for export.
6. Shahani Date
Shahani dates are mainly grown in Fars Province, especially in Jahrom. With a semi-dry texture and sweet taste, they are used in various products like dried dates and date syrup.
7. Berim Date
Berim is cultivated in Khuzestan Province and is appreciated for its unique flavor and soft texture.
8. Deyri Date
Deyri dates are primarily grown in southern provinces of Iran and are popular during colder months due to their dark color and semi-dry texture.
9. Barni Date
Barni dates, grown in southern provinces like Bushehr and Hormozgan, are favored for their sweet taste and medium size, making them popular in local and export markets.
10. Khenizi Date
Khenizi is a small, sweet date variety mainly grown in Hormozgan Province, known for its distinctive taste.
11. Medjool Date
Medjool is an imported variety also cultivated in some regions of Iran, like Fars Province. This date is popular in international markets due to its large size and sweet flavor.
12. Lulu Date
Lulu dates are grown in Hormozgan Province and are favored for their soft texture and delightful taste, often used in desserts and sweets.
13. Khasoei Date
Khasoei is a small, sweet date variety grown in Fars Province, appreciated for its high quality and demand in both local and international markets.
14. Kabudeh Date
Kabudeh dates are primarily grown in Kerman Province and are used in producing date syrup and other date products due to their mild flavor and semi-dry texture.
15. Kabkab Moghaddam Date
This variety, grown in Fars and Bushehr provinces, is similar to Kabkab but has a slightly firmer texture and is often used in traditional sweets and desserts.
16. Haj Bandi Date
Haj Bandi is cultivated in Khuzestan Province and is known for its high resistance to adverse conditions, making it widely grown in this area.
17. Barash Barash Date
Barash Barash is a lesser-known variety grown in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, appreciated for its high resistance to dry and hot conditions.
18. Ghasb Date
Ghasb dates are grown in Bushehr and Fars provinces and are used in producing date syrup and other products due to their sweet taste and soft texture.
19. Ghand Sefid Date
Ghand Sefid is a popular variety in Fars Province, known for its sweet taste and small size, making it particularly popular in local markets.
20. Helileh Date
Helileh is a variety grown in Kerman Province, known for its high resistance to harsh weather conditions, making it widely cultivated in this region.
21. Kermani Date
Kermani dates are especially grown in Kerman Province and are used in desserts and sweets due to their sweet taste and soft texture.
22. Jahromi Date
Jahromi dates, primarily grown in Fars Province, are appreciated for their unique flavor and semi-dry texture, making them popular in both local and international markets.
23. Halileh Date
Halileh dates are mostly grown in Hormozgan Province and are highly resistant to hot climates, making them widely cultivated in this region.
24. Asali Date
Asali dates are grown in Fars Province and are popular in local and export markets due to their sweet taste and golden color.
25. Sanati Date
Sanati dates are primarily grown in Bushehr Province and are known for their high resistance to hot and dry conditions, making them widely cultivated in this area.
26. Zarig Date
Zarig is a lesser-known variety grown in southern provinces of Iran, appreciated for its unique flavor and soft texture, making it popular in local markets.
27. Barhi Date
Barhi is a late-ripening date variety, mostly grown in Khuzestan and Hormozgan provinces, known for its sweet taste and large size.
28. Begali Date
Begali dates are grown in Fars Province and are used in producing date syrup and other products due to their mild flavor and soft texture.
29. Kharmaei Date
Kharmaei is a popular variety in Kerman Province, known for its sweet taste and soft texture, making it ideal for desserts and sweets.
30. Mach Haji Date
Mach Haji is primarily grown in Khuzestan Province and is known for its high resistance to harsh weather conditions, making it widely cultivated in this region.
31. Halawi Date
Halawi dates are mostly grown in southern provinces of Iran and are popular in both local and export markets due to their sweet taste and soft texture.
32. Yozi Date
Yozi dates are grown in Hormozgan Province and are appreciated for their unique flavor and semi-dry texture, making them popular in local markets.
33. Gentar Date
Gentar is a well-known variety in Fars Province, used in desserts and sweets due to its sweet taste and soft texture.
34. Beni Date
Beni dates are grown in Khuzestan Province and are popular in local and export markets for their unique flavor and soft texture.
35. Dalki Date
Dalki dates are primarily grown in Bushehr Province and are known for their high resistance to harsh weather conditions, making them widely cultivated in this area.
36. Kabudar Date
Kabudar is a low-density, local variety from Kerman Province, popular for its sweet taste and soft texture, mainly consumed fresh.
37. Geli Date
Geli dates are grown in Hormozgan Province and are appreciated for their unique flavor and semi-dry texture, making them popular in local markets.
38. Koliteh Date
Koliteh is a well-known variety in Fars Province, used in desserts and sweets due to its sweet taste and soft texture.
39. Koliteh Brown Date
Koliteh Brown dates are primarily grown in Bushehr Province and are known for their high resistance to harsh weather conditions, making them widely cultivated in this area.
40. Mardaseng Date
Mardaseng dates are primarily grown in Hormozgan Province and are popular in both local and export markets due to their sweet taste and soft texture.
41. Machari Date
Machari dates are mostly grown in Khuzestan and Fars provinces and are popular in local and export markets for their sweet taste and semi-dry texture.
42. Dashtestani Date
Dashtestani dates are grown in Bushehr Province, particularly in the Dashtestan region. They are appreciated for their high resistance to hot and dry conditions and sweet flavor.
43. Al-Mehtari Date
Al-Mehtari dates are mostly grown in Bushehr Province and are known for their high resistance to harsh weather conditions, making them widely cultivated in this area.
44. Azarak Date
Azarak dates are mostly grown in Hormozgan Province and other hot regions. These dates are known for their mild flavor and semi-dry texture, making them popular in both local and export markets.
45. Yaghouti Date
Yaghouti dates are grown in Hormozgan Province and are appreciated for their unique flavor and semi-dry texture, making them popular in local markets.
46. Shahroud Date
Shahroud is a well-known variety in Fars Province, used in desserts and sweets due to its sweet taste and soft texture.
47. Halileh Khuzestan Date
This variety is primarily cultivated in Khuzestan Province. It is known for its large size and sweet taste, making it popular in local markets.
48. Keriteh Date
Keriteh dates are mostly grown in southern provinces of Iran and are popular in both local and export markets due to their unique flavor and soft texture.
49. Koliteh Yellow Date
Koliteh Yellow dates are primarily grown in Bushehr Province and are known for their high resistance to harsh weather conditions, making them widely cultivated in this area.
50. Rabbi Date
Rabbi dates are mostly grown in Sistan and Baluchestan Province and are popular in both local and export markets due to their sweet taste and soft texture.
Conclusion
Iran, with its wide variety of date cultivars, is one of the largest producers and exporters of this product in the world. Each date variety in Iran has unique characteristics, shaped by the specific climatic and regional conditions in which they are grown. This diversity allows Iran to play a significant role in both local and international markets.
