Persimmon Growing Guide
Diospyros virginiana
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Crop Rotation Group
Miscellaneous ●
Soil
Deep, fertile, well-drained soil.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
Yes.
Feeding
Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring.
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
Dig a large hole, plant at the same level the tree was in its post, amd mulch with well-rotted organic matter.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Stake trees for the first 3-4 years.
Harvesting
Harvesting depends on variety, non astringent persimmons can be eaten while still firm but astringent varieties need to be alowed to ripen until soft.
Troubleshooting
Cover trees with netting to prevent birds from destroying the fruit. In Australia fruit fly are a pest of persimmon. Place any infested fruit, or fruits that have fallen to the ground, in a sealed plastic bag in the sun for at least 7 days to kill the eggs and larvae. Do not compost infested fruits as this will lead to the fruit flies completing their life cycle and the problem recurring.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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