Medjool. Also Medjul. Rich, deliciously sweet soft date with little fibrous texture. Large to very large fruit with amber to reddish-brown skin as it ripens and cures. Excellent for eating fresh, very moist. Early ripening.
Like many delicacies, Medjools are pricey because their cultivation is a complex and labor-intensive process. ... Soft dates such as the Medjool are so delicate that most are picked individually by hand rather than in large clusters.