Medjool Dates | California Farm-Direct

Description

Jumbo Medjool dates, hand-harvested on our family farm in the Coachella Valley of Southern California. Large, soft and caramel-sweet, picked at full ripeness and packed on the ranch. Nothing added, nothing coated, nothing imported.

Why choose our Medjool dates

• Jumbo grade: roughly 22 to 28 dates per pound, hand-sorted.
• Soft and caramel-sweet: ripened on the palm, not in storage.
• Grown without pesticides: naturally ripened in the desert sun. Not certified organic.
• Whole and unpitted: the pit comes out with your fingers, and the fruit is handled less on its way to you.
• Grower-direct: we grow, harvest, pack and ship them ourselves. No warehouse, no middleman.

How to use them

Medjools are the eating date — good straight from the box, stuffed with nut butter or cheese, wrapped in bacon, blended into smoothies, or blitzed into date paste to replace refined sugar. They are soft enough to melt into baking, which makes them excellent for sweetness and less suited to recipes where you want the pieces to stay whole.

Sizes and pricing

Boxes run from 1 lb to 12 lb, $19 to $118, with shipping included to the lower 48. Nothing is added at checkout. The bigger the box, the less you pay per pound, down to $9.83/lb on the 12 lb. Alaska and Hawaii ship USPS Priority Mail, rated at checkout.

Shipping

Orders leave our Sky Valley, California farm within 3 business days, with typical transit of 2 to 5 business days. This is current-season fruit, in stock and ready to ship — not a preorder against a harvest that has not happened yet.

Storage

Store Medjool dates in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months, refrigerate for up to a year, or freeze for longer. They are high-moisture, so they keep best sealed and away from heat.

Frequently asked questions

Are these dates pitted?
No. These are whole Medjool dates with the pits intact, which preserves freshness and texture.

Are they organic?
They are grown without pesticides, but they are not USDA certified organic and we do not describe them as organic.

How big are jumbo Medjools?
Roughly 22 to 28 dates per pound. Smaller grades run 30 or more per pound.

How do they ship?
Within 3 business days from our farm, shipping included to the lower 48, typically arriving in 2 to 5 business days.

Also from Desert Sun Dates

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• Bulk & Wholesale Dates — 24, 36 and 60 lb cases from $9.00/lb
• Barhi Dates — seasonal, check availability
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