Starting Fuji Persimmon from Seed – Hybrid Variability

6–8 Seeds from Hybrid Fruit

Fuji persimmon is a hybrid; seeds won't produce true-to-type fruit. Often inferior.

Method (for Experimentation)

1. Place seeds in damp paper towel; refrigerate 60–90 days.
2. Plant 1 inch deep in moist potting soil; keep warm.
3. Germination sporadic over weeks to months.
4. Prick out seedlings; harden off 10 days after last frost; plant in full sun (8+ hours).

Expect 5–7 years to fruit. Track seed count; some will be sterile.