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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    October 21, 2014
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    Yes, most people find that unless they have the persimmon crop protected by bird netting, they have to pick the fruit before it's ripe in order to keep the birds, squirrels, raccoons, etc from eating it all. Also, in order to taste good, many varieties of persimmon must be very soft, what they call jelly-soft. You can let the fruit simply ripen on the kitchen counter, or you can close some up in a paper bag with a banana to hasten ripening. Some people bury the fruit in uncooked rice for 3-5 days, or freeze it for a few days or months, then let it soften on the counter. You might try all these methods to see what works best. Just sample the fruit every few days to see if it tastes good yet. Some varieties (usually the flatter-shaped ones) don't need to get so soft before they're good. Also you can google "persimmon recipes" to find ways to use the extra fruit.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 29, 2014
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    It takes awhile for bare root plants to grow, though by now you should have at least seen some new growth. Give it till spring and if nothing has happened by then, I would definitely chalk it up to a lost cause - and possibly contact the nursery where you got it again.

    Here is more information on growing these trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/persimmon/growing-persimmon-trees.htm

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    maryhdyer on
    January 29, 2015
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    This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/persimmon/growing-persimmon-trees.htm

    Also, see: http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/HO-108.pdf

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 12, 2015
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    Parthenocarpically produced fruit in certain persimmon varieties is highly susceptible to dropping from the tree before it matures. The phenomenon of parthenocarpy (fruit that develops without fertilization) is discussed in the following articles.

    http://thesmartergardener.com/persimmons-mangoes-and-figs/
    http://www.dailynews.com/lifestyle/20131205/problems-with-persimmons-how-to-capture-the-fruits-at-the-right-time

    Persimmon fruit drop can also be caused by over fertilization, not enough sun and improper watering, particularly in times of drought.

    For more information on the care of persimmons, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/persimmon/growing-persimmon-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    August 3, 2015
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    I would need to know what variety of persimmon you are growing in order to fully answer this question - what type do you have?

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 10, 2015
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    Harvest a fresh Persimmon and remove the seeds from the fruit in late summer or early fall.
    Add the seeds to a container of dampened peat moss and miss the seeds into the peat.
    Put this seed and peat mixture into a sealed baggy and remove all the air.
    Store the bag in the refrigerator for 60 to 90 days.
    Remove the seeds and place one seed in small starter pots with potting mix, about 1" deep.
    Keep the soil moist in a warm, sunny location.
    Cover the pots with plastic and remove when the seeds have germinated.
    Germination can take up to 14 days.
    Germination rates may be only 50%.

    Continue to water the seedlings when the soil has dried slightly and give them full sun.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/persimmon/growing-persimmon-trees.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 15, 2016
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    Premature fruit drop is likely due to water stress and or pollination issues.
    Too much nitrogen in the soil can also cause premature fruit drop.
    A soil test can help you determine the amount of nitrogen in your soil.

    Here is an article to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/persimmon/growing-persimmon-trees.htm

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