Persimmon Growing Guide

Diospyros virginiana

Persimmon

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. 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 personalized 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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Pests which Affect Persimmon