How to Grow Chief Persimmon
Celosia argentea cristata
Your complete guide to growing Chief Persimmon.
When to Plant Chief Persimmon
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Chief Persimmon
✓ Good companions
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while deterring ants
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Repels aphids and Japanese beetles with sulfur compounds
Attracts pollinators and repels pests while tolerating similar soil conditions
Repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Deters aphids and other soft-bodied insects with aromatic oils
Attracts beneficial insects and improves soil health through deep roots
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone which is toxic to many flowering plants
Produces allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
