Kaki 'Jiro'

AVAILABLE FROM WINTER 2023-2024.
A rather small tree with a large harvest, regular (late ripening) fruit growth and absence of tannins. The fruits can also be eaten slightly unripe (still crispy in texture), as they are already sufficiently sweet. When ripe, the pulp is juicy, yellow to orange-red, delicious and aromatic! This variety appears to be very winter hardy, an ideal variety for the hobbyist. We supply grafted plants, which can bear fruit after 3 years.

Kaki, Persimmon and Date Plum
These deciduous trees (3-5 m) grow in subtropical regions and are increasingly able to grow and bear fruit well in our climate. Give them a sunny spot, preferably protected from north and east winds. They are all 3 species of the genus Diospyros, and we are getting more and more successful varieties.
Some varieties are astringent until they are fully ripe, which is caused by tannins, but the ripe fruits are then heavenly delicious! Other varieties lack this astringent taste and can even be eaten when they still have a "bite". Ripe fruits are rich in vitamins A and C.
Some varieties are self-pollinating and therefore seedless, but they often remain smaller and drop earlier. The same varieties produce larger fruits with seeds when cross-pollinated.
The trees bloom around May with inconspicuous flowers; for good production, it is useful to plant different varieties. We supply plants that have passed their weakest period; protection is recommended for the first 5 years during a harsh winter. Birds can peck at the fruits, a bird net helps against this; allow the fruits to ripen further even after leaf fall, a light night frost helps break down the tannins. Harvesting slightly unripe and allowing them to ripen (with other ripe fruit) usually works very well. Do not prune too much, but keep air and light in the trees. Kaki varieties like light clay soil, but will thrive in most soil types. However, Kaki tolerates very acidic or poorly draining soil poorly.

Names:
Latin: Diospyros kaki
Dutch: Kaki
Also: Date Plum
English: Persimmon