Persimmon is a very healthy and sweet fruit, the use of which brings great pleasure to both children and adults. Therefore, as soon as the fruit is eaten, I also want to feast on them. And there was only one bone left. What to do? Gardeners decided to try to grow persimmons from seed. How can this be done and is it possible at all, we will tell in more detail.
According to breeders, persimmon from the seed is not as difficult as growing citrus fruits at home. Just keep in mind that such a tree will begin to bear fruit in about 6, or even 7 years. This will happen if it is properly looked after. Quite a lot has been written about how to grow persimmons from seed. Therefore, it is difficult to understand. Let's try to collect all the necessary information together.
So, persimmon is a fairly unpretentious plant, so the seeds do not need additional processing before planting. They just need to be washed and immediately planted in prepared soil. After that, cover them with plastic wrap and leave them until they germinate. It is better to plant approximately 10-12 seeds for complete certainty, because some of them may be frozen and will not sprout. As soon as the persimmon from the seed gives the first seedlings, they will need to be monitored and removed defective and non-viable.
After the seedlings reach a height of 45-50 cm, they can be replanted, repeating this procedure every year until the tree reaches the age of five. The transplant then also needs to be done, but it will be enough to do this once every two years. A healthy and well-groomed tree will be approximately 1.5 meters high and have a dense crown.
In order for the persimmon from the stone to grow and develop correctly, you need to water it and spray it in due time. In summer, due to favorable weather conditions, it is better to put the tree in the garden or on the balcony. The main thing here is to observe the following measures: to protect persimmons from the winds, but, at the same time, provide a sufficient amount of sunlight.
Like any fruit tree growing, growing persimmons from stone cannot do without fertilizers. Their use (both mineral and organic) should be made every summer, twice a month. As soon as persimmon leaves fall (this happens in autumn), this becomes a signal that the tree can be brought into the room. Persimmon tolerates low temperatures well, because in the winter about 3-4 degrees of heat will be quite enough to make the tree feel comfortable. Remember that in winter persimmons do not need to be watered. It is only necessary to regularly spray the crown.
Remember that the room must be sufficiently humid. So, if it is too warm in it, it will be necessary to spray the plant more often. In such conditions, the kidneys should wait a little earlier, already in the February period. If the air temperature is normal and not high, then the buds will begin to swell with the advent of spring. As soon as the first leaves appear, persimmon from the seed will begin to need additional nutrition - organic fertilizers. The following dressing should be done after two weeks, and fertilizers must be used first organic, and then mineral. Do not forget about watering the plant, but the main thing in this matter is not to go too far, which can lead to rotting of the roots.
We warn in advance that persimmon is not an ornamental plant, because in winter it loses its foliage. Therefore, the place for wintering needs to be thought out in advance so that the bare trunk of the tree does not show off in the middle of the room.
Of course, the cultivation of persimmons and seeds is a long and painstaking process. However, when you see the first juicy fruits, you will immediately realize that it was worth it! Especially this crop will delight your children.