Shields Date Gardens, Date palm orchard and agricultural center in Indio, California.
The extensive gardens feature multiple varieties of date palms, with cultivated rows stretching across the property under the California desert sun.
Founded in 1924 by Floyd and Bess Shields, the garden introduced specialized date varieties and innovative cultivation methods to the Coachella Valley.
The garden theater presents educational films about date farming, demonstrating the agricultural processes and growth cycles of these desert fruits.
Visitors can purchase fresh dates, date sugar crystals, and date shakes at the on-site store, which maintains regular hours throughout the year.
The garden developed exclusive Blonde and Brunette date varieties through specialized breeding programs, creating fruits found nowhere else in the world.
Location: Indio
Address: 80225 US Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201-6538
Website: http://shieldsdategarden.com
GPS coordinates: 33.70700,-116.26700
Latest update: March 13, 2025 23:34
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