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Date Plum Persimmon Seeds - Deciduous Fruit Tree

Diospyros lotus

 

Life Cycle: Deciduous tree
Height: 25-35 ft
Max Width: 20 ft
USDA Zone: 5-9
Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun
Harvest: 3-4 years (fruit)

Date Plum Persimmon Seeds - Diospyros lotus

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  • About This Species

    • Common Names = Date Plum Persimmon / Lilac Persimmon / Caucasian Persimmon / Date-plum
    • Among one of the oldest plants in cultivation
    • Known to ancient Greeks as "God's Fruit"
    • English name refers to the taste of the fruit-- which is similar to both plums and dates
    • The fruit grows to the size of a large cherry, and is eaten ripe or dried.
    • Persimmons are used in bread, pastries and jams
    • Wood from the tree is durable, pliable, and resists rot-- and is used in construction and carpentry
    • Fruit is high in antioxidants, boosts the immune system, and aids in digestion
    • Tree is not self-fertile-- fruit from unpollinated trees will not contain seeds for future planting
  • Growing Tips

    1. Pour near-boiling water over seeds and soak for 24 hours. Wrap seeds in a paper towel soaked with 1 part peroxide/5 parts water and place in a ziplock bag. Place in the fridge/cold-frame and keep moist for a 60 day cold-stratification period.
    2. Sow 3/4" deep in pots with moistened seed-starting mix. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 14-21 days.
    3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant to their permanent location when plants are about 3 feet tall. Protect young plants during the first few winters.

    *** Harvest fruit in the fall, 3 or 4 years after planting.

  • Additional Info

     

    • Our plants are all grown & harvested 100% organically-- free of any synthetic fertilizers, chemical pesticides or GMOs.

    • The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

    • Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs.

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