How to plant persimmon seeds so they germinate and survive

SummaryPersimmon seeds must be planted in a warm place with fertile soil and good drainage. After planting, the humidity and temperature should be kept between 70 and 85 degrees, and they will germinate in about eight weeks. Once the persimmon seedlings emerge, they should be transplanted in time; transplanting should be gentle, and water them promptly after transplanting.

1. Site selection

The persimmon is a sun-loving plant that grows best in sunny spots and also likes to grow in warm places, so these points must be noted when choosing a site. Its soil requirements are loose, fertile soil with good drainage, so the drainage system must also be well made.

2. Seed selection and seedling raising

Before planting persimmons, the work of seed selection must be done well. When planting, the seeds can be placed in a warm place for seedling raising; the humidity and temperature should be kept between 70 and 85 degrees, and it will generally begin to germinate after about 8 weeks.

3. Transplanting

After the persimmon seedlings emerge, they must be transplanted outside. When transplanting, the roots must be dug out gently, and then planted into the soil. After transplanting, water appropriately to keep the soil moist, but standing water should not be seen.

Management after planting the persimmon tree

1. Fertilizing

May and June each year are the peak growing season for persimmon trees, so at this time, fertilizer must be applied appropriately to ensure their nutritional needs. When fertilizing, mainly use pure nitrogen fertilizer, superphosphate and quick-acting fertilizer, and be sure to pay attention to the amount. When fertilizing, remember to open a ditch along the edge of the ditch and apply the fertilizer, so as to avoid burning the roots.

2. Pruning

When pruning young trees, about four main scaffold branches can be kept, and the weaker-growing branches at the sides should be pruned off. When shaping, the center can be kept, and after its crown has formed, it can be cut off. In the full fruiting stage, the angle of its scaffold branches can be adjusted, and pruning should use the method of removing the weak and keeping the strong.

3. Pest and disease control

Persimmons are also very prone to attack by pests and diseases; common ones include persimmon mealybug, persimmon fruit borer and giant mealybug. When these pests occur, 5-10 times omethoate can be used to paint rings for control, and the effect is very remarkable. Every winter, it is best to clean up the entire persimmon orchard, and prune and clear away its diseased branches and fallen leaves. In spring, a pesticide can be sprayed once when it sprouts; 5-degree lime sulfur mixture or 95% mineral oil emulsion 150 times solution can be chosen for spraying, and the effect is very good.