Mexican Persimmon
Mexican persimmon trees, 10-20 feet tall in Zones 7-9, exhibit slow growth in well-drained soil and full sun. They produce small and sweet persimmons, enjoyed fresh or dried.
Habit
Tree
Height
3 to 5 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Mexico
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Fall to Winter
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 15 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10 to 20 years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Digestive Aid
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Anthracnose, Leaf Spot and Leaf Rot.
A fungal disease that causes black spots on leaves and sometimes affects fruit, Causes a brownish-black discoloration of leaf veins, which can lead to wilting and shedding, lesions to coalesce into larger blotches on leaves, which can turn yellow and fall off prematurely.
Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, only using disease-free seed or plant stock, deep tillage to move soil pathogens deeper into the soil