The method of identifying Date Palm gender using SCAR primers includes using modern genetics techniques for detecting a novel sex-linked marker (SEQ ID NO: 1) in a Date Palm sample. The presence of the Date Palm sex-linked marker (SEQ ID NO: 1) in the sample is indicative that the sample is from a male Date Palm plant. The method of identifying Date Palm gender to determine the gender of Date Palms can be used to determine the gender of Date Palms of any age.