When is the best time to plant persimmon trees?

Persimmon is a sweet fruit , and the persimmon tree also has good meaning. Many families with yards will also consider planting a persimmon tree, but the persimmon tree also has its preferred living conditions and soil. Let’s learn together when is the best time to plant persimmon trees?

The planting time of persimmon trees is usually chosen in autumn or spring. These two periods each have their advantages and things to pay attention to. The specific planting time should be chosen based on local climatic conditions.

1. Autumn Planting

Suitable areas: warm and humid areas in the south.

Time: After leaf fall and before soil freezes, usually from mid-to-late October to early to mid-November.

Advantages: After the persimmon tree sheds its leaves in autumn, the above-ground part enters a dormant state, while the underground roots still maintain a certain degree of activity, which is conducive to the healing of severed roots.

Note: Autumn planting should be done as early as possible so that the root system has enough time to recover before winter arrives.

2. Spring Planting

Suitable areas: cold and arid areas in the north.

Time: After the soil thaws and before the trees sprout.

Advantages: In spring, the sap begins to flow and the root system has a strong regeneration ability. At the same time, the trees have not yet unfolded their leaves and the transpiration is small, which is conducive to the survival and growth of seedlings.

Note: Spring planting should be carried out when the buds of persimmon trees begin to swell, that is, around Qingming Festival, to ensure that the seedlings have a good growth foundation before the growing season begins.

3. Management after planting

Watering: After planting, water should be applied promptly to ensure good contact between the roots and the soil.

Covering: After planting, you can cover the ground with film to maintain soil moisture and temperature and promote root growth.

Cold protection: In winter, you can protect persimmon trees from severe cold by covering the roots with soil or whitewashing the trunk.

In short, the planting time of persimmon trees should be determined according to the local climate characteristics and the growth habits of the trees. Appropriate planting time and good management measures can effectively improve the survival rate of seedlings and promote their healthy growth.