Green dates are not red dates after they are dried. Green dates are green dates, and red dates are red dates. Before they are dried, they are also called red dates. Green dates are crispy, sweet, and smooth in texture, while red dates are fleshy and have a strong aftertaste. Green dates have a more "watery" fruit feel, and eating more red dates will make you feel full. The half-red and half-green dates are dried in the sun, mostly on the roof, because trees are usually planted in the yard, and the roof is shady and ventilated, so the dates will dry and turn red soon. The half-green and half-red dates are soaked in wine and sealed. The dates will turn red after half a month. Such dates are called drunken dates.