Germination of
Diospyros virginiana
American Persimmon, Common Persimmon, Eastern Persimmon.
To germinate Diospyros virginiana, start by stratifying the seeds by placing them in a plastic bag with a damp paper towel, then refrigerating them for 90-120 days. After stratification, prepare a well-draining soil mix consisting of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and sand. Sow the seeds in a small container and cover them lightly with the soil mix. Keep the soil moist and place the container in a warm, bright location. The seeds should germinate in 3-5 weeks.
Some of plants may have very have specific germination requirements that may not be covered in these general instructions.
Many seeds require pre-treatment before sowing which we try to list here when we can, but this information may not be present here. Germination times and germination temperatures are to be a guide only. Many factors can DRASTICALLY affect this.
It's always a good idea to research the specific germination requirements from multiple sources for each plant before attempting to grow them from seed.