Farz dates
Compare two dates side by side when you have the chance. Look at their size, the shape of their tips and the lines along each side.
BulaidaFARMS Free visitCompare two dates side by side when you have the chance. Look at their size, the shape of their tips and the lines along each side.

Farz, commonly written Fard, is a dark date known for the sheen on its skin. On a curved surface, the brightest spot moves as the angle of light changes. That makes this variety especially interesting to draw.
Place a small white space inside your pencil outline for the highlight. Add darker pencil around it and watch the fruit take shape.
Open the Kholas page next. Set your two sketches side by side and describe one difference in outline, skin or colour.
Ask the farm whether this variety can be seen on your preferred date. Children can bring their sketches and compare their observations with the family.
Ask about a visit ↗Use this field guide to explore date varieties. Ask the farm which dates you might see on your visit.

The glossy skin of Farz gives the eye a clear point to follow. Change your viewing angle and notice how the highlight shifts while the outline stays the same. Ask which varieties can be seen on your preferred visit date. Use the next guide to try the same exercise with another variety.
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