Persimmon

Japanese hoshigaki are a special, seasonal treat made with firm, astringent Hachiya persimmons that are dried for a few weeks until they become extremely tender… Read More »Are Dried Persimmons Sweet?

China (3.2M tonnes) remains the largest persimmon consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 63% of total volume. What culture eats persimmons? Introduced to Japan in the… Read More »What Country Eats The Most Persimmons?

The persimmon has many nicknames: “The Apple of the Orient,” “The Fruit of the Gods,” “Jove’s Fire,” “Nature’s Candy” and more. This fruit originally comes… Read More »Is A Persimmon A Chinese Apple?

The Asian persimmon, which is not winter hardy in Kentucky, is more commonly grown commercially in U.S. orchards. There are ongoing efforts to commercialize the… Read More »Are Persimmons Grown Commercially?

Harvest typically starts in October. You should see persimmons in stores well into January, says Day. One tip from personal experience: shop around. I often… Read More »Can You Buy Persimmons In The Grocery Store?

Introduced to Japan in the 7th century, and cultivated from the 10th century, the persimmon is the country’s national fruit, with innumerable haikus dedicated to… Read More »What Culture Eats Persimmons?

China. Trends of Top 10 Producers Country Production % 1 Global 2 China 77.15% 3 South Korea 4.69% Which country has the best persimmon? It… Read More »What Country Grows The Most Persimmons?

Mabolo – the Philippine persimmon is red and velvety on the outside with a white flesh. It is the fruit of the Kamagong tree. What… Read More »Does Philippines Have Persimmon?

Persimmons can be grown in subtropical and temperate regions of the world. When it comes to Indian scenario, they are grown in Jammu & Kashmir… Read More »Do Persimmons Grow In India?

Unripe astringent persimmons contain high levels of tannins, naturally occurring chemical substances that give the flesh an overwhelmingly sour flavor. But they break down as… Read More »Are Persimmons Sour?