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  • From: mangodance <bmn@iglou.com>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Persimmons
  • Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:52:33 -0500

William C. Garthright wrote:

Recently, there's been some talk on the list about persimmons - oriental vs American, astringent vs non-astringent. I've never even seen a persimmon, and I have no idea what they taste like. Anyone care to fill me in? Are they good for fresh eating, right off the tree?

I've seen in catalogs American persimmons that are supposed to be hardy to zone 5, or even zone 4, but not the oriental persimmons, I believe. And some say they're self-pollinating (I'm not sure I'd want to plant two, since I'm running out of room). But I'm not sure if they'd put up with our Nebraska climate. Or really be worth the space for my purposes.

I'm obviously partial to them...but flavors can vary depending on type...some sugary sweet with caramel notes, others with a slight spice...and others?...no description. Jerry...care to comment on flavor?

I eat them fresh while harvest is good...and frozen as long as the pulp lasts. I've eaten a few pounds at a sitting...as long as the supply is there!!! You may not want to do that if you've ever had gastric surgery.

BTW, plant a few...stagger the harvest through varieties...and you'll need a male.

http://www.persimmonpudding.com





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