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Persimmon Trees

Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious fruit to add to your garden? Consider growing a persimmon tree! Persimmons are an easy-to-grow fruit that can provide you with years of enjoyment. In our guides down below, we will share with you how to grow and care for persimmon trees. We will also provide you with some tips on how to pick the right varieties, pest and disease prevention, and harvesting. Happy gardening!

When and How to Fertilize Persimmons

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Fertilizing persimmon trees at the right time and with the right amount of food is a vital part of their cultivation. Underfeeding will reduce your harvest and overfeeding might cause the fruit to drop in established trees. Learn more about the right way to feed your Diospyros trees in this guide. Read more now.

How to Identify and Control 15 Persimmon Pests

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Persimmon trees are typically pretty easy to care for. They need less fussing and maintenance than some other fruit trees, such as apples, cherries, and pears. However there are several pests that can cause some serious trouble for your persimmons. Learn about 15 common pests that attack these trees in this guide.

How to Grow and Care for American Persimmon Trees

American persimmons are the perfect fruit tree for the beginning gardener. They don’t need extensive pruning or pest control to produce a healthy harvest, and if you’ve ever tasted this unique fruit straight from the tree, you know they’re deliciously sweet with a hint of spice. Read the full growing guide now.

15 of the Best Asian Persimmon Varieties

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Asian persimmons are a hallmark of fall, featuring honey-sweet flesh. Non-astringent types are delicious while they’re still firm, and others need to be overripe to be palatable. With so many different kinds in cultivation, we’ve done the work of sorting through the options for you. Read about our favorites now.

When and How to Harvest Persimmons

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If you’re growing persimmons at home, you might be a little confused about how and when to pick the tasty fruits. Do you harvest when they’re reddish orange, or when they’re soft to the touch? Can you pick a firm one? We’ll tell all in this guide, and share a few tips to enjoy them fresh or preserve them. Read more.

9 Common Reasons Why Persimmons Fail to Fruit

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Persimmons are too delicious to miss out on. If your fruit tree isn’t producing fruit, it’s super frustrating and it could be due to one of nine common causes. Some problems have simple fixes, like being conscious of how you prune, while other problems like bad tree genetics can be a bit more difficult to address.

How to Grow Asian Persimmon Trees

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Asian persimmons are different from any other type of fruit out there, with a complex flavor all their own, and the trees are relatively problem-free in the garden. If you’re ready to plant your own or you’re looking for tips to keep your existing tree healthy, read our guide now for expert growing advice.