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In a message dated 12/1/2006 10:55:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, nbeaureg@student.umass.edu writes:

> after a fall full of underripe persimon, the one tree on campus finally yeilded
> several seeds.
>
> now i ask all of you:
> how do i store the seeds.
> how do i scarify th seeds.
>
> thanks all.
> ncb               
 

Hello NCB,

First is entirely unnecessary to scarify persimmon seed.  

Clean them well, and stratify. In other words store them in a zip lock bag in the frig until planting time. You will need to place a medium with them to maintain moisture. Milled sphagnum works very well as the slight acidity also retards mold. Also don't store too wet. After cleaning let them set out a day or two to air dry then store. Mold prevention is very important. If you have Captan (fungicide) you could mix a very small amount with the seed, but sphagnum is in my opinion the best.  

Jerry