How does persimmon grow and where

In the article you will find answers to questions about how and where persimmon grows, as well as what are the most popular persimmon varieties that gardeners and gardeners distinguish today.

How persimmon grows: properties and features

The appearance of sweet, bright orange fruits on the shelves means the approach of the New Year holidays, because, as a rule, it is during this period that persimmons finally begin to acquire the brightest taste and aroma, which attracts a large number of buyers. But then a lot of questions arise about where the persimmon comes from, how it grows, in what latitudes, and also what varieties of persimmon are.

Persimmon has another name - persimon. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that in its appearance and taste, it is not similar to any other fruit. Its size, shape, color and taste largely depend on which varieties are selected for growth, as well as what kind of care was provided to the persimmon during the period of its flowering and ripening. Persimmons can be red and brown, bright orange and yellow. Sometimes there are varieties that result in green fruits, or fruits that have black, but at the same time incredibly sweet flesh.

How persimmons grow: place of growth

Persimmon grows on trees, the height of which, at best, can reach 25 meters. Oh, again, everything depends entirely on the persimmon variety: trees can also be dwarf, low, bushy. The taste also differs: some persimmons are tart and strong in the mouth, and there are incredibly rich, sweet persimmons. If the pulp is perfectly ripe, then it can be eaten from the fruit directly with a spoon, it will perfectly separate from the skin. Today, agronomists and gardeners have more than 300 species of persimmon.

Persimmon belongs to the category of dioecious crops. This means that its flowers can be both female and male. It can also affect the quality, quantity of fruits, their taste. They can also be self-fertile, or they can be varieties that do not need pollination. As we understand, all these properties in the future, of course, affect the size, quality of fruits, and their quantity. But a considerable responsibility lies with the gardener himself, who decided to grow persimmons in conditions suitable and convenient for him.

It is worth focusing on the fact that not all varieties that grow in nature are edible: there are also types of persimmons that should not be eaten at all. At the same time, persimmon is quite unpretentious in leaving: it can withstand temperature extremes, frost-resistant, and this is all even despite the fact that initially persimmon grew in countries with an absolutely warm climate. It is also worth noting that there are persimmon varieties that are so adapted to frost that they are quite resistant to temperatures of -20 degrees. If we are talking about the properties and flowering time, then the persimmon begins to bloom much later than all the others, and only in late autumn gives the very first fruits. For this reason, most often persimmon appears precisely in winter, before the new year, and has become practically one of its symbols.

Useful qualities of persimmon

In addition to being incredibly tasty and sweet with the right choice, persimmons also include many beneficial trace elements and vitamins: they contain protein and glucose, fructose and carotene, as well as iron. All these components are very important for the human body, especially in winter, when it is quite difficult to find natural products, fruits and vegetables.In addition, persimmon is low in calories, so if a person is on a diet, it can be ideal for him to feel full and replenish some vitamins and components in the body.

In Russia, persimmon usually grows in southern latitudes: more often it can be found in the Krasnodar Territory, the Volgograd Region, as well as the Crimea, Dagestan or North Ossetia. Thus, she loves warmth, but, as we have already noted, it can sufficiently withstand cold climatic conditions.