Persimmon trees....

[SamPAtrapper]

I got around 200 persimmon tree seeds. I will be attempting to grow these in at my AG classes greenhouse at High school. I cant wait to get some of these trees out in the woods. I hear they are the ultimate wildlife attractor and taste good tuboot! Anyone have any tips on growing trees from seeds please post. I have grown oaks from seed before but never fruit trees.
Thanks yall

[teamhoytpa]

two words for ya----DEER MAGNET ;D

They love them but the trees aren't native to PA. At least this part of PA anyway. Can't say much for the rest of the state.

Hope they all produce for ya

[SamPAtrapper]

Thanks man! I hope they even grow first lol ;D But yes I have heard they are a magnet for all kinds of wildlife...

[Russo_Outdoors]

Not sure on planting trees from a seed. But I have heard this about the Persimmon seed.

"According to old timers, you can tell what the winter will be like by cutting a persimmon seed open.

What do the shapes mean?

Knife: If the shape inside the seed is that of a knife, it is believed to mean the winter will be cutting cold.

Spoon: When the shape inside the seed looks like a spoon it is said to mean it will be a heavy winter. The spoon represents lots of shoveling.

Fork: The appearance of a fork shape within the seed is believed to mean that winter will be easy with only a light dusty of snow. "

[patricimo54]

When I was a younger man I would carry a small quantity of persimmon seeds with me when I would go into the woods. I would plant them in places so if they would sprout that they would have a better chance to survive. I then left the rest up to Father God and Mother Nature. That was over 25 years ago and if any of them did take root they are providing a portion of the food source for many a critter. One thing is for certain the seeds that were planted have a much greater chance of producing than those that never were. It is a noble venture that you have focused on. Giving back to wildlife that we so all love.You go boy!

[claythomas]

Sam,

That's a cool project...Persimmon are like deer cocaine from what i here. I'm down is Blair Co. and I think that historically this is about as north as they grow naturally. Although I have read on the QDMA site that people have had some success growing them as far north as Wisconsin. They had some helpful hints on growing them in colder climates if memory serves.


If you have any for sale when they hit a couple feet, you probably won't have any trouble selling them...I'd be interested, 'cause no one seems to sell them here because of the marginal climate zone we live in for their growth.

[SamPAtrapper]

Thanks guys! Yes if any sprout and next year or this year if I have an extras your more than welcome to them clay. Heck you can just have them.....as long as you promise to send me some jerky when you bag a BIG PERSIMMON fed deer.