When to Plant Persimmon in Riverton, UT

Persimmons are ornamental trees producing sweet, honey-flavored fruits in fall. American persimmons are astringent until fully ripe while Asian types can be eaten firm.

Riverton, Utah is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is May 6 and the first fall frost is October 10, giving you a growing season of approximately 157 days.

At an elevation of 4,960 feet, Salt Lake County receives approximately 12.2 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Persimmon during the growing season. With low rainfall, drip irrigation is essential for growing Persimmon successfully. Mulch heavily to conserve soil moisture.

Riverton, UT (Zone 7b) Moderate season

157 days

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Last Spring Frost May 6

➔ 157 growing days ➔

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First Fall Frost October 10

Riverton Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone Compatibility for Persimmon Zones 4a – 9b

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b You 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Ideal (data available) Suitable Marginal Not recommended

Persimmon Planting Timeline — Riverton, UT

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Last Frost

First Frost

Transplant

May 27 – Jun 10

Growing season Start indoors Transplant Direct sow Harvest

Persimmon Planting Calendar

Activity	When	Date Range
Transplant Outdoors	May 27	May 27 – Jun 10

· 120" apart · Rows 144" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

Month	Activities
January	—
February	—
March	—
April	—
May	Transplant Outdoors
June	Transplant Outdoors
July	—
August	—
September	—
October	—
November	—
December	—

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

1095–2555 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7b

📆 Growing Season

157 days in Salt Lake County

Growing Tips for Riverton

Choose self-fertile varieties or plant male and female trees. American types must be fully soft-ripe before eating. Asian varieties may be eaten when firm. Minimal pruning needed.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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