You can buy Medjool dates online, in grocery stores, at specialty food shops, and directly from growers. The best place for you depends on the texture you want, how much you will use, and whether the seller makes storage and delivery details clear.
Medjool Days sells California-grown Medjool dates online. If you already know your preference, choose Soft Rutab Medjool Dates for a tender, gooey bite or Fancy Tight-Skinned Medjool Dates for a firmer, chewy texture.
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Where to buy: compare the options
Direct from a grower or date specialist
A specialist can help you choose a specific texture or ripening stage, rather than just a generic date package. Look for a clear product description, origin information, available box sizes, and storage instructions.
Our whole Rutab and Fancy Medjools are grown in California's Coachella Valley. Both product pages let you choose a box size and check the current price and availability before ordering.
Online food stores
Online shopping makes it easy to compare products, but include delivery charges in the comparison. Check whether the listing is for whole or pitted dates, the net weight, dispatch information, and the seller's contact details. A thumbnail alone will not tell you the texture.
Grocery and specialty stores
A local shop is convenient when you need dates today or want a small quantity first. Examine the package, read the storage instructions, and compare the variety and weight. Not every brown date is a Medjool, and not every Medjool has the same bite.
Farmers markets and farm shops
These can be useful places to ask about variety, harvest, and texture in person. Availability varies by location and season. Confirm opening hours and stock directly with the seller before making a trip.
Which Medjool dates should you choose?
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Soft, moist snacking: start with Soft Rutab Medjools.
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Stuffing or tidy chopped pieces: consider Fancy Tight-Skinned Medjools.
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Convenient blending: a pitted product can save preparation time, but check current availability and check for stray pit fragments.
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A larger household supply: choose a larger box only if you have enough refrigerator or freezer space.
For a closer comparison, read Soft Rutab versus Fancy Medjool dates. If “fresh” and “dried” labels have you confused, our fresh versus dried dates guide explains the distinction.
Compare value using the full order
Divide the date price by the net weight to compare like-for-like boxes, then include shipping and any relevant tax in the total. Compare products with the same preparation: pitted and whole dates are not exactly the same purchase.
Use the current product page rather than an old blog price. Seasonal availability, box sizes, and offers can change. A larger box is only good value if you will use it and store it well.
What about organic certification?
If certification matters to you, check the actual product label and certification claim. Terms such as “natural,” “farm fresh,” and “California-grown” do not mean the same thing as certified organic. Do not assume every product from a brand has the same certification.
Delivery and storage before you order
Review the product's shipping information and our shipping policy for the current terms. Check the delivery destination, any displayed preorder details, and the expected dispatch information before paying.
Refrigeration is recommended for our soft Rutab and Fancy Medjool dates. If you buy a bulk box, portion it and freeze the extra supply. Read our storage guide to plan before the box arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy soft Medjool dates?
Look for a seller that describes the texture explicitly. Our Soft Rutab product is the tender option in the Medjool Days lineup.
Are whole Medjool dates pitted?
No. Check the product label. Remove the hard pit before blending, cooking, or eating.
Can I buy Medjool dates in bulk?
Yes. See our bulk Medjool date collection and verify the sizes and stock on each product page.
Choose your Soft Rutab box → or choose Fancy Medjools →
Written by
Co-Founder, Medjool Days
Steven Guo is the co-founder of Medjool Days and has spent years sourcing and studying premium Medjool dates directly from California's Coachella and Bard Valley farms. His knowledge of Medjool dates goes beyond business, rooted in hands-on experience with growers, harvest cycles, and what separates genuinely farm-fresh dates from the repackaged alternatives most people settle for. Steven writes about date nutrition, sourcing, storage, and varieties with the goal of helping readers make more informed choices about one of the world's most nutritionally rich natural foods.
