Persimmon Growing Guide
Diospyros virginiana
Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Warm, fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Position
Sunny, sheltered spot.
Frost tolerant
Yes, but most grow and crop more reliably under cover in cooler climates.
Feeding
Persimmons usually need no fertiliser when grown in lawns. Too much nitrogen can cause fruit to drop.
Spacing
Single Plants: 6.00m (19' 8") each way (minimum)
Rows: 6.00m (19' 8") with 6.00m (19' 8") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Set out plants in late winter or early spring.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Persimmons do not need to go through a frost to be palatable, but they do need plenty of time to finish ripening after they have been picked. Persimmons may take seven years to start bearing, and then produce for decades.
Harvesting
Cut fruits from the tree before they are ripe, retaining the short pedicel. Store in a cool, dry place for up to four months.
Troubleshooting
Watch for aphids and other small sucking insects, which can often be brought under control with insecticidal soap.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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