2026 Persimmon Field Day

Please join us for the Persimmon Field Day on Wednesday, October 14th from 8:30 - 11:30AM at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center (155 Research Road, Quincy, FL).
This is a free workshop on growing persimmons in North Florida! Attendees will be able to visit the persimmon grove to see how trees are grown, maintained, and harvested as well as sample different persimmon varieties! Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so please register using the link below or by calling 850-875-7255 to reserve your spot!

TENTATIVE AGENDA:

(ALL TIMES EASTERN)

9:00: Welcome and Introduction, Danielle Williams, UF/IFAS Extension Gadsden County

9:05: Growing Persimmons: From Planting to Harvest Success: Dr. Muhammad Shahid, UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center

9:30: Propagation and Promising Varieties: Dr. Tim Hartman, Texas A&M

9:55: Persimmon Insect Pests, Dr. Xavier Martini: UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center

10:15: Major Diseases and Their Management: Dr. Sanju Kunwar, UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center

10:10: Load on the Trolleys and Travel to the Field

10:20: Pruning and Plant Care After Harvesting

10:30: Fruit Picking and Tasting

10:45: Load Trolleys and Travel Back to Conference Room

For more information, please contact Danielle Williams at 850-875-7255

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact dsprague@ufl.edu at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.