How to grow a persimmon tree

Of the Persimmon tree belongs to the ebony family. The following types are available in stores:

• Diospyros kaki (suitable in most areas due to its sensitivity to frost Germany only for keeping buckets),
• Diospyros virginiana (also suitable for free-range farming outside of the wine-growing areas),
• Diospyros Lotus (very robust, is often used as a refining base).

The persimmon plants do not require any elaborate care, they are not susceptible to disease and pests. the ripe persimmon fruits Harvesting in your own garden, however, remains rather an exception in most regions of Germany. With the self-grown persimmon trees you will have to wait 4-6 years for the first harvest anyway.

The sowing

There are hardly any seeds in the fruits available on the market. These are best ordered in the numerous mail order shops for exotic plants. the Seedsshould first be stratified. After going through the cold period of about two months (in the refrigerator, in the can with moistened kitchen paper), the seeds are put into the

Potting soil and only covers it slightly.

The seeds should be kept warm, light and evenly moist. The normal room temperature of about 22 ° C is sufficient for germination. The germination time depends on the temperature of the substrate and can be 2-4 weeks. A room greenhouse is helpful. a cover made of transparent film, which keeps the humidity and temperature constant.

Treatment of the seedlings

The seedlings need a lot of light for their development, but not blazing sun. The substrate should still be kept moist, but not too wet. It is best to use a spray bottle for watering. The seedlings are separated when the pot is too tight and transplanted when a root ball has formed.

Tips & Tricks

The plants that you get in stores are grafted, i. H. by connecting two parts of the plant - a base and a noble rice. In the offered sorts the desired properties (frost resistance, growth, fruit properties) are grown in this way.