{"product_id":"japanese-persimmon-seeds-diospyros-kaki-hardy-asian-garden-fruit-tree","title":"Japanese Persimmon Seeds (Diospyros kaki) – Hardy Asian Garden Fruit Tree","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"138\" data-start=\"86\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"136\" data-start=\"86\"\u003eJAPANESE PERSIMMON TREE SEEDS (Diospyros kaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"558\" data-start=\"208\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"251\" data-start=\"212\"\u003eJapanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Kaki or Oriental Persimmon, is a highly prized fruit tree valued for both its \u003cstrong data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"345\"\u003edelicious edible fruit and outstanding ornamental beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e. This deciduous tree creates a stunning display in autumn, when its leaves drop to reveal \u003cstrong data-end=\"557\" data-start=\"496\"\u003ebright orange fruits hanging throughout the bare branches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"560\"\u003eGrowing to \u003cstrong data-end=\"590\" data-start=\"571\"\u003e20–30 feet tall\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rounded, spreading canopy, this tree is an excellent choice as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"663\"\u003elandscape specimen or home orchard addition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its glossy green leaves emerge in spring, mature through summer, and turn vibrant shades of \u003cstrong data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"804\"\u003egold, orange, and red in fall\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"866\"\u003eThe large, attractive fruits (3–4 inches wide) ripen in late fall and may remain on the tree into winter, creating a striking visual effect. Widely cultivated across Asia and beyond, this species produces the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1121\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003epersimmons commonly found in markets today\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1124\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1157\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003eLight: Full sun preferred\u003cbr data-end=\"1187\" data-start=\"1184\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types\u003cbr data-end=\"1246\" data-start=\"1243\"\u003eWater: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture when establishing\u003cbr data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1308\"\u003eGrowth: Medium-sized deciduous tree\u003cbr data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eClimate: Best suited for warm temperate climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003eJapanese Persimmon trees are relatively easy to grow and thrive in sunny locations with good drainage. Fruits may be \u003cstrong data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1518\"\u003eastringent or non-astringent depending on variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, and are enjoyed fresh or used in a wide range of culinary dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003eWhy Grow Japanese Persimmon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1677\"\u003e• Produces large, sweet, edible fruit\u003cbr data-end=\"1717\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003e• Stunning ornamental value with fall color and winter edible fruit display\u003cbr data-end=\"1788\" data-start=\"1785\"\u003e• Ideal for home orchards and landscape specimen planting\u003cbr data-end=\"1848\" data-start=\"1845\"\u003e• Widely cultivated and highly desirable fruit tree\u003cbr data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003e• Adaptable and relatively easy to grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: \u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1967\"\u003e7–10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePersimmon Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePersimmon seeds have a relatively low germination rate of 25 to 35 percent, so start multiple seeds to increase the likelihood of success with each grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eWrap the seeds in moistened sphagnum moss or paper towel, then put them in a plastic bag or jar inside the refrigerator for three months. If the moss or paper towel dries out, spritz it with some water to keep the persimmon seeds moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Persimmon seedlings form a long taproot early on, so they need to be grown in tall plastic containers that will allow the root to form without cramping it. Sow one seed per pot in sterile potting mixture, and make sure the pot has drainage holes at the base. Plant the seeds at a depth of 2 inches, and then set the pots in a warm, bright location. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; letter-spacing: .1pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eUse a heated propagator to keep the temperature above 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Tiny persimmon seedlings should appear in six to eight weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGerminación del caqui:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) Las semillas de caqui tienen una tasa de germinación relativamente baja, del 25 al 35 por ciento, por lo que es mejor comenzar a sembrar varias semillas para aumentar la probabilidad de éxito con cada cultivo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e2) Envuelva las semillas en musgo sphagnum humedecido o en una toalla de papel, luego colóquelas en una bolsa de plástico o un frasco dentro del refrigerador durante tres meses. Si el musgo o la toalla de papel se secan, rocíelos con un poco de agua para mantener húmedas las semillas de caqui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e3) Las plántulas de caqui forman una raíz pivotante larga desde el principio, por lo que deben cultivarse en recipientes de plástico altos que permitan que la raíz se forme sin apretujarla. Siembre una semilla por maceta en una mezcla para macetas esterilizada y asegúrese de que la maceta tenga orificios de drenaje en la base. Plante las semillas a una profundidad de 2 pulgadas y luego coloque las macetas en un lugar cálido y luminoso.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4) Use un propagador calentado para mantener la temperatura por encima de los 75 grados Fahrenheit. Las pequeñas plántulas de caqui deberían aparecer en seis a ocho semanas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":54080759202076,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54080759234844,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54080759267612,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/jap11.jpg?v=1777645386","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/japanese-persimmon-seeds-diospyros-kaki-hardy-asian-garden-fruit-tree","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}