When is the best time to plant persimmon trees?

Persimmon tree is a slow-growing tree species, but one with a strong historical and cultural flavor. In many areas of our country, persimmon trees have long become the representative plants of the local area. So when is it suitable to plant the subtrees? Let’s take a look below.

1. When is the best time to plant persimmon trees?

Generally speaking, the best time to plant persimmon trees is in spring or autumn. Spring is the growing season for persimmon trees. At this time, the weather gradually warms up, the temperature is suitable, the sunshine is sufficient, and the rainfall is abundant, which is conducive to the germination and growth of persimmon trees. Autumn is the season when persimmon trees bear fruit. At this time, the temperature is suitable, the sunshine is sufficient, and the rainfall is gradually decreasing, which is conducive to the ripening and harvesting of persimmon fruits. However, the planting time will vary for different regions and environments. For example, in the southern region, due to the high temperature, planting persimmon trees in spring can easily lead to excessive water in the seedlings, affecting their survival rate. At this time, autumn planting is more appropriate. In places with more harsh environments such as mountainous areas and high altitude areas, it is necessary to select persimmon trees that are dormant in winter and transplant them in spring.

2. Persimmon planting technology

1. Planting at the right time

The best time to plant persimmon trees is generally after the leaves fall in autumn or before the buds sprout in spring, usually not later than the Rain Water solar term. The planting density is determined according to the terrain, soil, variety, management conditions, etc. The row spacing of mountain astringent persimmons is generally about 6 meters × 6 meters, and that of sweet persimmons is about 5 meters × 5 meters; the row spacing of flatland astringent persimmons is about 7 meters × 7 meters, and that of sweet persimmons is about 6 meters × 6 meters. The planting holes are generally 70 centimeters deep and 70 centimeters wide.

2. Pruning branches

Generally, mature productive trees need to be pruned moderately after their leaves fall in winter, mainly with short pruning, to remove dense branches, crossed branches, long branches, and diseased and dead branches, so that the branches can be reasonably distributed, increase fertilizer and improve soil. The roots of persimmon trees are very deep, so holes should be dug and fertilizers should be added to make the tree grow stronger.

3. Strengthen fertilizer and water management

Persimmon trees are not drought-resistant, and soil that is too dry will lead to poor growth of the fruit trees. Persimmon trees grow best when the soil moisture content is around 40%. The soil in the orchard should focus on improving the soil's air permeability and water retention. The specific measure is to water the seeds sufficiently for rooting after planting, once every 5 days until the seedlings survive. The fertilizer required by persimmon trees is mainly nitrogen fertilizer, followed by phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer, which also need to be mixed.

4. Carry out winter garden cleaning

After the fruits are harvested in autumn, timely pruning is required to thoroughly remove diseased fruits, diseased stems, dead branches, fallen leaves and overwintering sources of pests and diseases so that they can grow smoothly in the spring.

5. Use grafting to propagate

The main rootstock for planting persimmon trees in the north is the juniper . After the ripe fruits are softened, the pulp is washed off and the seeds are taken out for later use.

That’s it