Persimmon Growing Guide

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

Prepare a large hole by breaking up the soil and adding plenty of 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.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Persimmon

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail