🌳 Persimmon Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Persimmon is a delicious, sweet fruit plant known for its bright orange fruits and high nutritional value. It is mainly grown in temperate and mild subtropical regions and is gaining popularity in India for home gardens and niche farming.

Botanical name (commonly cultivated type): Diospyros kaki

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Best suited for temperate climates. Low-chill varieties can grow in mild subtropical areas.

Temperature: Ideal range 10°C–30°C.

Soil: Well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter. Slightly acidic soil preferred.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily) for good fruiting.

Planting Distance: 4–6 meters apart.

Watering: Moderate and regular watering during fruit development. Avoid waterlogging.

Best Planting Time: December–February or during monsoon in suitable regions.

Fruiting Time: Begins fruiting in 2–4 years (grafted plants fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic compost annually. Add balanced NPK before flowering.

Pruning: Light pruning during dormancy to maintain shape and improve yield.

Mulching: Helps retain soil moisture and control weeds.

Pollination: Some varieties are self-fruitful; others benefit from cross-pollination.

Pest Control: Monitor for aphids and leaf spot. Use neem oil or recommended treatment if required.

🍊 Uses of Persimmon

Eaten fresh when fully ripe

Used in desserts, jams, and dried fruit

Rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and antioxidants

Supports immunity and eye health

Suitable for premium fruit markets