Please join us for the Persimmon Field Day on Wednesday, October 23rd from 8:45 - 11AM 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 850-482-9620 to reserve your spot!
For more information, please contact Muhammad Shahid at mshahid@ufl.edu or KeAndre Leaks at leaks.k@ufl.edu
8:45: Registration - Large Conference Room (Fount May Building)
9:00: Welcome and Introduction, Dr. Muhammad Shahid and Team
9:05: Growing Persimmons: From Planting to Harvest Success (Dr. Muhammad Shahid & Dr. Shahid Iqbal, University of Florida)
9:30: Persimmon Propagation and Disease Management (Dr. Tim Hartmann, Texas A &M University)
10:00: Enhancing Postharvest Shelf Life Valuable and Market Potential of Persimmon through Value Addition (Dr. Muhammad Nadeem, University of Florida)
10:10: Load on Trolleys and Travel to the Field
10:20: Field Tour (Pruning, plant care and new planting, fruit picking & tasting)
11:00: Adjourn, Load Trolleys and Travel Back to Conference Room
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.
