Fruta da Rua

Date

Phoenix dactylifera

Needs prep

See on the map (129 trees)

When to pick

In Lisbon, the season runs from September to November. It's at its best in October. (estimate)

How to pick

Doesn't always ripen well in Lisbon.

Pick by hand or from the ground: don't climb trees, beat or break branches. Take only what you need and never enter private property.

Where to find date palms in Lisbon

129 date palms recorded by the City Council, by parish.