Irrigation is very essential in date palm because it is grown in hot and dry, low rainfall areas. Further, the water requirement of date palm is high although it can withstand prolonged droughts. Date palm likes wet feet but is damaged under prolonged stagnation. In high water table areas, 4- 6 irrigations in a year may be adequate. Light and frequent irrigations must be given after planting. Mulching may be useful at this stage. In sandy soils, irrigation may be given every day or on alternate days.The frequent irrigations is reduced after the offshoots have established which is dependent on soil texture and weather conditions. Mulching with black polythene or available organic mulch materials like date palm leaves or weeds in the basin helps conserve moisture and increase irrigation interval.