When to plant seeds for a persimmon tree?
There are two types of persimmon commonly grown. The Oriental or Asian persimmons AKA Diospyros kaki bear large fruits which may be sweet or astringent. These are the most desirable fruits. They are large, tasty and can be found in grocery stores and green markets. Oriental persimmon plant profile – http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/diospyr… The native American persimmon AKA Diospyros virginiana bears much smaller fruit which must be very ripe before eating. Some folks say the fruit is not tasty, but selections have been made with improved fruit. American persimmon profile – http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/diospyr… Persimmon seed need a period of cool to cold moist stratification before they will germinate. If you live in an area with cold winters, plant them now and they should germinate in the spring. The seeds can also be p
