What does date palm planting material cost and how long until it fruits?

Commercial date palm is usually planted from tissue culture plants of named female varieties, which are costly per plant, so this is a significant upfront investment, and prices vary by variety and supplier, so compare a few accredited sources rather than relying on one figure. It is a long-term crop, generally starting to bear in around 4 to 5 years and reaching full production over several more years, then producing for decades. Plant population is low, roughly 50 to 70 palms per acre depending on spacing, plus a few males for pollination. Because of the high plant cost and the years to first income, budget carefully and do not rely on best-case figures. Verify current tissue culture plant prices, the time to bearing for your chosen variety, and a genuine supplier with your KVK and the date palm research centre.