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Persimmon growing guide

Deciduous fruit tree with sweet orange fruit. Astringent and non-astringent types need different harvest handling.

Photo reference

Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.

Persimmon real-world photo reference (Diospyros kaki)
Wikimedia Commons · Koshy Koshy from Faridabad, Haryana, India · CC BY 2.0
30-90 daysGermination
1095-1825 daysHarvest
350 cmSpacing
VariesSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
2 cm/weekWater
6-7.5pH

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ClimateSowTransplant / PlantHarvest
TropicalFrom transplantJan - DecJan - Dec
SubtropicalFrom transplantMar - SepJan - Dec
MediterraneanFrom transplantMar - MayJun - Nov
TemperateFrom transplantMar - MayJun - Oct
CoolFrom transplantMar - MayJul - Oct
AridFrom transplantMar - MayJun - Nov

Botanical reference

Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Persimmon should look like as it grows.

Persimmon whole plant

Whole plant

Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.

Persimmon leaf detail

Leaf detail

Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.

Persimmon flower detail

Flower detail

Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.

Persimmon harvest / detail

Harvest / detail

Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.

Cooking and eating ideas

A quick garden-to-table guide for using Persimmon after harvest.

Raw / fresh

Use fresh where appropriate, especially tender young leaves, flowers, or ripe edible parts.

Cooked

Cook according to the edible part: steam greens, roast roots, stew fruit, or use aromatics for flavour.

Store / preserve

Jam, preserve, dehydrate, freeze, juice, or make chutney.

Try: Fresh slices, Baked dessert, Chutney, Preserve.

Good companions

Chives, Yarrow, Lavender

Avoid near

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Growing note

Choose non-astringent varieties for firm eating; astringent fruit must soften fully.

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