Jordanian Medjool at a glance
Medjool is the main date variety grown in Jordan. According to FreshPlaza (October 2026), Medjool accounts for more than 85% of the country's nearly one million date palms, most orchards are in the Jordan Valley, and about 65% of the national crop is exported.1
Our own farm sits in that valley at Deir Alla. The low altitude, warm nights and near zero rainfall while the fruit ripens are the conditions we grow in every season.
How our Medjool dates are grown
Date palms are either male or female, and only female palms bear fruit. On our farm every female palm is pollinated by hand each season, and each tree is tended individually.
Medjool dates are eaten at the tamar stage, when the fruit is soft and deep brown. Our fruit is picked by hand, without mechanical handling.
Harvest, sorting and packing
After picking, the dates go to our packing house on the farm. There they are sorted automatically by the weight of each individual date into five grades, so every box holds dates of a consistent size.
Packed dates are kept in our on site cold storage, which lets us supply buyers through the year rather than only at harvest time. Pack sizes are 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg and 5 kg bulk.
The five Medjool grades
| Grade | Weight of one date | Dates in a 1 kg box (approx.) | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Under 15 g | more than 66 | Baking, date paste and recipes. |
| Medium | 15 g to under 17 g | about 59 to 66 | Everyday eating and mixed trays. |
| Large | 17 g to under 20 g | about 51 to 58 | Family packs and hosting. |
| Jumbo | 20 g to 24 g | about 42 to 50 | Gift boxes and special occasions. |
| Super Jumbo | Over 24 g | fewer than 42 | Premium gifting. |
Date weight and box weight are different things
The grade describes the weight of one date. The box size describes the weight of all the dates in the box. A 1 kg box of Small dates and a 1 kg box of Super Jumbo dates weigh the same; the Small box simply holds more, smaller dates.
The table above shows roughly how many dates fit in a 1 kg box of each grade. The figures are simple arithmetic on the grade limits (1,000 g divided by the weight of one date), so a real box can differ by a date or two.
What makes Medjool dates distinctive
Medjool dates are large, soft dates with a rich, caramel like sweetness and a tender, chewy texture. They are eaten as they are, served with coffee, given as gifts and used in baking.
Because the grades are set by the weight of each date, you can choose the size that suits the use: smaller grades for recipes and everyday eating, larger grades for hosting and gifts.
How to store Medjool dates
The USDA advises keeping dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they keep for about a month, and freezing them for longer storage of up to a year.2 If the container is not full, lay a thin sheet of food wrap over the dates.
Keep dates away from strong smelling foods, and let chilled dates come back to room temperature before serving for the softest texture.
Buying from Alnatour Farms
Wholesale and export. We supply importers, distributors and wholesale buyers, ship sample cartons across all five grades, and agree annual volumes in 20ft containers. Request samples or a quotation or email sales@alnatourfarms.com.
Retail in Jordan. Our online shop for customers in Jordan is being prepared. Until it opens, email info@alnatourfarms.com or call +962 79 657 1897.
Questions about Medjool dates
Where are Alnatour Farms Medjool dates grown?
On our family farm in Deir Alla, in the central Jordan Valley, Jordan, about 400 metres below sea level.
What is the difference between the five Medjool grades?
Only the weight of each individual date. Small is under 15 g, Medium 15 g to under 17 g, Large 17 g to under 20 g, Jumbo 20 g to 24 g and Super Jumbo over 24 g.
How many Medjool dates are in a 1 kg box?
It depends on the grade: roughly more than 66 Small dates, 59 to 66 Medium, 51 to 58 Large, 42 to 50 Jumbo, and fewer than 42 Super Jumbo. These are approximate figures based on the grade limits.
Which Medjool grade is best for gifts?
Jumbo and Super Jumbo are the usual choice for gift boxes and special occasions. Small and Medium suit baking, recipes and everyday eating.
How should Medjool dates be stored?
In an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a month, or in the freezer for up to a year, following USDA guidance.
Can I buy Alnatour Farms dates in Jordan?
Our online shop for customers in Jordan is being prepared. Until it opens, contact info@alnatourfarms.com or +962 79 657 1897. Wholesale and export buyers can request samples and quotations from sales@alnatourfarms.com.
Taste the Jordan Valley.
Request sample cartons across all five grades, or a volume quotation.