Local growers prepare for date harvesting season

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - In Tuesday's Home Grown report, we highlight how local growers are preparing for the date harvesting season.

Currently, growers are in the annual process of bagging dates. This allows for the dates to be protected from birds, bats, and even moisture.

"The growers find that if the dates are kept drier if possible, they'll reduce the amount of fermentation and the amount of black mold that grows on the dates," said Dr. Glenn Wright from the U of A Cooperative Extension.

The harvesting season for dates typically begins around the third week of August and can continue into late October.