Fruit Fruit size in persimmons varies between 50-300 grams and even up to 350 grams. can also come out. Fruit shapes are conical, long conical, round and flat according to varieties. may be in shape. The fruit skin, which is greenish-yellow, orange-yellow, orange, orange-red in the formation of harvest, is orange, red-orange or takes on the red color. Depending on the fertilization state, the fruits are seeded or can be seedless. Fruits are collected in two groups according to their edibility at the time of harvest; 1. Varieties with acrid (kekre) fruit flesh: It can be consumed after being matured and brought to eating maturity. 2. Varieties whose fruit is not astringent (kkre): At the time of harvest and when firm can be consumed. Nutritive value Persimmon is rich in nutrients, especially in vitamins A and E and carbohydrates. It is a rich type of fruit. In addition to its vitamin and mineral content, it is low in calories. increases the importance of consumption for a healthy life. Ecological Desires Although persimmons are a subtropical climate fruit type, they shed their leaves in winter. -12 C˚ even some varieties down to -18 C˚ because they are at rest. temperatures, it is possible to be cultivated in the temperate climate zone. makes it. For this reason, both in the provinces of our country by the sea and in the inner regions. Persimmon cultivation can be done in the provinces located in Garden Plant In the garden plant, site selection, soil preparation, installation of windbreaks, variety selection and planting matters. In site selection, climate and soil characteristics of Trabzon It should be noted that the dates are in accordance with their wishes. Compatibility of soil properties should be evaluated taking into account the rootstock used. Soil preparation, subsoil and surface drainage, if there is an impermeable layer in the soil, blasting this layer with bottom boilers, enrichment of organic matter, soil tired lands 3-4 years clover, vetch, resting by growing leguminous forage crops such as oats, tillage and planting covers the issues of opening pits. In places with strong winds, from planting First, windbreaks must be installed perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction. planting For this, firstly, choosing the planting intervals and opening the planting pits accordingly. required. Forming the rows properly while the garden is being established, tillage, irrigation, fertilization and cultural practices such as struggle can be made easier, especially in agricultural is of great importance for the implementation of mechanization. Pruning Shape pruning is done in the first three years after planting in persimmons. For this purpose different peak branched (modified leader), tapestry, palmette and different stringed finishing systems applicable. Irrigation Persimmons bloom in a period of high ambient temperature, Irrigation should be done if necessary so that the trees do not experience water stress during this period. Otherwise, With the increase of flower and small fruit drop, fruit set will decrease. Irregular Irrigation causes cracking in fruits at the end of summer and near harvest. As a result, it reduces the quality and the rate of marketable fruit. In addition to the irrigation methods, the characteristics of the irrigation water are also required for the irrigation to be effective. is gaining importance. Irrigation water should have the following properties. It should not be salty, It should not contain substances that will harm plants, It must be ventilated (for well and artesian waters), It should not be cold. Fertilization It should be done in line with the recommendations as a result of leaf and soil analysis. Leaf about 5 months old found in the middle part of one-year fruitless shoots for analysis leaves should be taken together with the petiole. One third of the nitrogen fertilizers at the beginning of spring, one third of the trees in April-May and the other third in June to the crown projection of the trees. should be grounded accordingly. Potassium and phosphorus fertilizers, November-December at a depth of 15-20 cm and at a depth of 15-20 cm, coinciding with the crown projection of the trees in the by giving them together or separately to the pits or ditches opened in the form of a circle in width. should be covered with soil.
