What are the factors to consider in selecting suitable garden site?

Critical factors to consider during this planning exercise are summarised as follows:

• Availability and quality of irrigation water;

- Field selection;

- Mechanical actions to be implemented;

- Chemical needs for pre-plant soil improvement;

- Tools and equipment needed for date cultivation;

- Labour needs;

- Irrigation design and installation;

- Leaching schedule;

- Hole preparation;

- Financial requirements and

- Time schedule.