Growing persimmons in central Russia and the Moscow region

Content

1 Do persimmons grow in the Moscow region and central Russia?
2 The best persimmon varieties for the Moscow region and central Russia
3 Persimmon planting dates
4 How to grow persimmons in the Moscow region and the middle zone
5 How to care for persimmons in the Moscow region and the middle zone
- 5.1 Top dressing
- 5.2 Formation
6 Conclusion
7 Reviews about growing persimmons in the Moscow region and the middle zone

Experienced gardeners, despite the heat-loving nature of persimmons, have long been making attempts to grow the crop in conditions different from its usual habitat. And, judging by the reviews, many of them are successfully doing this in the Belgorod region. However, we need to figure out how realistic it is to grow persimmons in central Russia and the Moscow region. After all, many nurseries offer frost-resistant varieties of this heat-loving crop and claim that they are able to fully develop and bear fruit in regions with a temperate climate.

Southern culture is capable of growing in central Russia if it is provided with the necessary conditions at an early stage of development

Do persimmons grow in the Moscow region and central Russia?

The promotion of persimmons to the northern regions is viewed with skepticism by many gardeners. Although there was a time when mulberries, apricots, and grapes also belonged to the category of outlandish crops in central Russia.But now they are successfully developing and bearing fruit in such conditions.

Therefore, if you wish, you can grow persimmons in the Moscow region. To do this, it is necessary to select the right varieties, seedlings and create optimal conditions for the maturation of one-year growth. This will allow the plant to enter the dormant stage in a timely manner and withstand frosts in winter.

Growing persimmons in the Moscow region in open ground requires the installation of a solar energy storage system (SAES) around the tree. And a gardener is quite capable of doing this using available materials.

SASE includes:

Placement of an anti-wind polycarbonate wall on the north-west side at a distance of 1-2 m from the seedling.
The presence of mirrors that reflect the sun's rays onto the tree.
Filling dark PET bottles with water and hanging them on a special metal structure near the tree, as well as deepening it into the root circle. This is necessary to accumulate solar energy and convert it into heat with subsequent release into the soil and the environment.
An earthen bank around the sapling with its descent from the south-east side.
Laying wood chips in the root circle to retain moisture in the soil.

Important! The SASE system allows persimmons to overwinter in the Moscow region without shelter and speed up fruiting.

The best persimmon varieties for the Moscow region and central Russia

Not every crop variety is able to withstand temperatures dropping to -15 °C in winter. But thanks to selection, new species have been obtained that, when properly placed in the garden, can withstand frosts down to -30 ° C. But the main condition for this is the maturation of one-year growth before their onset.

Important! Persimmon is in most cases a dioecious plant and for successful cultivation it is necessary to have trees with female and male flowers in the same area.

The best frost-resistant persimmon varieties for the Moscow region:

Virginskaya. It is characterized by unpretentiousness to soil composition and watering. Withstands frosts down to -35 °C. The height of the tree can reach 10 m. The fruits are large, weighing 200-300 g, and sweet. But when grown in the Moscow region, their size will be smaller. Productivity is high, the variety needs pollinators.
Virginskaya is considered the most frost-resistant variety of the crop.
Russian. The height of the tree reaches 4-5 m. The variety is considered self-fertile, but the presence of pollinators allows it to increase its productivity. Withstands frosts down to -30 °C, which is suitable for growing in central Russia. The taste of the fruit is sweet with a slight tartness.
Productivity of Russian women is about 80 kg
Proc. The variety is characterized by undemandingness to soil composition and increased resistance to diseases and pests. The fruits are round, weighing 250 g, sweet without astringency. Productivity 150 kg. The tree can withstand frosts down to -33 °C.
The benefit was obtained as a result of crossing Virginia persimmon with an unknown variety
Mount Goverla. The height of the tree is 4-4.5 m when grown in the Moscow region. The variety needs pollinators. Frost resistance is average, at -24 °C. Productivity is about 100 kg. When grown in the Moscow region, it requires insulation for the winter.
The fruits of Mount Goverla are large, weighing up to 250 g
Mid. A medium-sized tree, reaching a height of 3.5-4 m. The variety is self-pollinating. Frost resistance at -30 °C, subject to growing rules. The fruits are small, weighing 80 g, sweet, round, flattened.
Mider persimmon ripens in the first half of October when grown in the Moscow region
John Rick.Self-pollinating variety. Withstands temperatures down to -34 °C. Forms the first harvest for 3-4 years. The fruits are medium in size, weighing about 100 g. The taste is sweet, the flesh is juicy, reddish with seeds.
The John Rick harvest ripens in the second ten days of October.

Persimmon planting dates

It is recommended to plant persimmons in the Moscow region and central Russia in the spring, when the soil has warmed up sufficiently and the threat of return frosts has passed. In the central regions this usually occurs in mid-May. With such planting dates, the seedling will have time to get stronger before winter and adapt to new conditions.

Important! It is not recommended to plant persimmons in the Moscow region in the fall, as this leads to their freezing.

How to grow persimmons in the Moscow region and the middle zone

In order for this heat-loving crop to survive in unfavorable conditions for it, it is necessary to carefully consider where to place it on the site, purchase a high-quality seedling and plant it taking into account the requirements of the crop. Only by following all the rules can you count on the tree to fully develop and bear fruit every year.

Selection of site preparation

To successfully grow persimmons in the Moscow region, you need to choose a sunny, open area, protected from cold gusts of wind. The best option may be a location on the south side of the building.

It is important that the groundwater level is no higher than 1 m. Otherwise, after a few years of cultivation, the persimmon will die due to erosion of the roots by water. The site needs to be prepared at least two weeks in advance. To do this, dig it up and add humus at the rate of 10 kg per 1 sq. m. m. After this, make a planting hole measuring 70 by 70 cm.Place a 10 cm layer of drainage at the bottom, and fill the remaining 2/3 volume with a nutrient substrate consisting of turf, leaf soil, sand and peat. Also add an additional 30 g of superphosphate and 25 g of potassium sulfide, and then thoroughly mix the fertilizers with the soil.

Important! You cannot add fresh manure to the hole, as it prevents the seedling from rooting.

Selection and preparation of seedlings

For planting and growing in the Moscow region, it is recommended to choose two-year-old seedlings. They have already managed to grow a powerful root system and have become stronger. You cannot purchase trees that are older, as they will no longer be able to fully adapt to new conditions.

It is recommended to buy planting material for cultivation in the Moscow region from nurseries and garden centers, which guarantees compliance with the grade and declared characteristics. The seedling should not show signs of mechanical damage or disease.

Frost-resistant persimmon seedlings have a dark brown bark color, and not gray, like heat-loving species.

Landing rules

Before planting a seedling in a permanent place, it must be placed in water for a day. This will speed up growth processes in tissues and adaptation to a new place.

Algorithm of actions for growing in central Russia and the Moscow region:

Make a slight elevation in the center of the hole.
Place the seedling on it, carefully straighten the roots.
Sprinkle them with earth, fill all the voids.
Compact the soil surface at the base of the tree.
Water generously.

The next day, place wood chips in the root circle to prevent the roots from drying out.

How to care for persimmons in the Moscow region and the middle zone

To successfully grow persimmons in regions with a temperate climate, it is necessary to provide the seedlings with adequate care.It consists of regular watering in the absence of seasonal rains, loosening the soil in the root circle and removing growing weeds. All these rules of agricultural technology are standard for other fruit trees.

Top dressing

When growing persimmons in the Moscow region, it is important that the shoots ripen in a timely manner. And you can speed up this process by feeding. Therefore, it is recommended to apply fertilizer to the root circle of a tree for the first time when growing in the Moscow region in the spring, as soon as the ground thaws. At the beginning of the growing season, it is necessary to use urea at the rate of 30-50 g.

It is recommended to do the second feeding in early summer. During this period, you can use chicken manure in a ratio of 1:15. Pour the nutrient solution directly under the root. In July, it is recommended to feed persimmons when growing them in the Moscow region with mineral fertilizers with a high content of phosphorus and potassium. And the last time to fertilize the tree is at the end of summer. At this time, you should use 25-35 g of potassium sulphide per bucket of water.

Important! It is not recommended to apply nitrogen in summer in order to speed up the ripening of annual shoots.

Formation

You can successfully grow persimmons in the Moscow region if you form the tree crown correctly. When the trunk reaches a height of 1.5 m, it should be shortened. Then select 3 skeletal branches growing in different directions, and remove the rest. In the future, it is enough to clean the crown from broken, damaged and thickening branches.

You can prune persimmons in spring

Conclusion

Growing persimmons in central Russia and the Moscow region can be done by gardeners with some experience. After all, the culture is subtropical; in order to create favorable conditions for its development and fruiting, you need to try.Otherwise, it is better to abandon this idea.

Reviews about growing persimmons in the Moscow region and the middle zone

Sergey Stepnov, Yegoryevsk

Pork decided to grow persimmons on his plot three years ago. I planted it on the south side of the site, where the place is protected from drafts. Every year I insulate the seedling with agrofibre and mulch the root circle with wood chips, and add additional snow in winter. But, despite all efforts, the seedling freezes. I believe the reason for this is not the ripening of annual shoots.

Stepan Glukhov, Podolsk

I decided to start growing persimmons 3 years ago. For this purpose, I purchased a seedling of the Mider variety. In the first year, the tree grew 15 cm, but froze slightly in winter. For the second season, I made a system for accumulating sunlight. This increased growth and accelerated the maturation of young shoots. As a result, the persimmon overwintered well. This year the tree has already grown to a height of 2.5 m, has grown branches, but has not yet bloomed.