Palm fruit (IMAGE) University of Nebraska-Lincoln Caption Bunches in an oil palm plantation in Indonesia. It takes about 38 weeks from initiation until bunches are ready for harvest. Credit Hendra Sugianto/University of Nebraska-Lincoln Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.