When do persimmons ripen and can be picked?

Persimmons can not only be eaten directly, but can also be processed into a variety of products such as persimmon cakes, persimmon vinegar, persimmon wine, etc. They have high economic value, so they are widely planted and distributed in China. So when can persimmons be harvested after planting? What month does it mature? Let’s learn more about it below.

When do persimmons ripen and can be picked?

Persimmons generally mature in autumn. Specifically, most persimmons are ripe and ready for picking between September and October. Depending on the species, the exact time may vary. For example, small round persimmons usually mature around September, while large millstone persimmons mature around October. In addition, factors that affect the ripening and picking time of persimmons include climate, region, and planting management level.

What kind of management needs to be done after persimmons are picked?

1. Apply fertilizer after fruiting

After persimmons are picked, the tree consumes a lot of nutrients and needs to be replenished in time. At this time, organic fertilizer should be used mainly in combination with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. When applying fertilizer, you can dig radial trenches or circular trenches under the tree canopy for application. If the weather is dry after fertilization, appropriate irrigation should be carried out.

2. Blade protection

From the time persimmons are harvested to before they fall, the leaves still have a strong assimilation capacity and can effectively increase the amount of carbohydrates. At this time, you should spray the leaves 2-3 times with 3% urea aqueous solution or 300 times photosynthetic micro-fertilizer, which can significantly increase leaf photosynthesis, improve the tree's nutrient storage level, and also have a significant effect on flowering and fruiting and new shoot growth the following year.

3. Garden cleaning management

After picking persimmons, weeds, fallen leaves, fallen fruits, etc. in the orchard should be removed in time to reduce the breeding and spread of pests and diseases. In addition, the orchard should be plowed once around the winter solstice and covered with soil to improve the soil's air permeability and water retention capacity.

4. Prune after leaf fall

Remove dead branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, overlapping branches, weak branches, etc., and shorten other branches appropriately. For branches that bear fruit in the current year, leave 2-3 buds at the base and prune them back; for old branches that are too high or too long and for large branches of aging trees, shorten them to the point where new branches appear to promote the growth of new branches.

5. Pest and disease control

Persimmon trees are easily threatened by some diseases and pests, such as persimmon blight and persimmon aphids. Therefore, during the persimmon growing and picking season, regular prevention and control work should be carried out and appropriate pesticides should be used for spraying to maintain the quality and taste of persimmons.

Generally speaking, the time for picking persimmons is usually around September to October, and the specific time will be determined according to the local climate conditions and the variety of persimmons. In addition, pay attention to the management of persimmons after they are ripe and picked. These measures will help ensure the quality and taste of persimmons, and also lay the foundation for high and stable yields in the coming year.