Date Plum Persimmon Seeds - Deciduous Fruit Tree ( Diospyros lotus ) * Common Names = Date Plum Persimmon / Lilac Persimmon / Caucasian Persimmon / Date-plum * Among one of the oldest plants in cultivation * Known to ancient Greeks as "God's Fruit" * English name refers to the taste of the fruit-- which is similar to both plums and dates * The fruit grows to the size of a large cherry, and is eaten ripe or dried. * Persimmons are used in bread, pastries and jams * Wood from the tree is durable, pliable, and resists rot-- and is used in construction and carpentry * Fruit is high in antioxidants, boosts the immune system, and aids in digestion * Tree is not self-fertile-- fruit from unpollinated trees will not contain seeds for future planting Life Cycle: Deciduous tree Height: 25-35 ft Max Width: 20 ft USDA Zone: 5-9 Light: Full Sun / Partial Sun Harvest: 3-4 years (fruit) OTHER QUANTITIES OF THESE SEEDS: www.ebay.com/itm/125000832412 ALL SEEDS AVAILABLE: www.ebay.com/str/trifectabotanicals/Planting-Seeds/_i.html?store_cat=40687257012 GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Pour near-boiling water over seeds and soak for 24 hours. Wrap seeds in a paper towel soaked with 1 part peroxide/5 parts water and place in a ziplock bag. Place in the fridge/cold-frame and keep moist for a 60 day cold-stratification period. 2. Sow 3/4" deep in pots with moistened seed-starting mix. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 14-21 days. 3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant to their permanent location when plants are about 3 feet tall. Protect young plants during the first few winters. *** Harvest fruit in the fall, 3 or 4 years after planting. Germination: 85% HAPPY PLANTING! PACKAGING SHIPPING Your order will be safely wrapped, and shipped USPS First-Class Package within 1-3 business days of payment. A tracking number will be automatically provided when the shipping label has been printed. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS MY #1 PRIORITY! Contact me openly with any questions/concerns, and I usually reply within 24 hours. I like to enjoy time with my family animals on the weekends, but I do my best to keep in contact with my wonderful customers. :) *** Most herbs/flowers are grown organically here on our farm in South Carolina. The only fertilizer used (tilled incorporated between grow seasons) is all-natural aged compost... and we don't let chemical pesticides ever touch our soil. *** I am not a doctor-- just someone who studies natural healing and therapeutic methods. The literature here is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace the diagnosis or treatment of medical professionals. The information in this listing is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. *** Please do your own research and learn any precautions associated with any of the natural herbs. FOLLOW US SEND US A SHOUT --- #trifectabotanicals FB / Insta / Pin web - trifectabotanicals.com