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Stephen Sadler wrote;

>My strategy to avoid the astringency is to never, ever, eat persimmons, 
>which I
>regard as inedible but decorative, much like cranberries.  They're an
>excellent tree to grow for their wood, ebony.
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Stephen, - I am shocked that any member of NAFEX would admit to never, ever 
eating American Persimmons or cranberries!!  I get calls starting in late 
September asking when my first batches of persimmon pudding will be available!



Jim Nottke
Zone 7
Pfafftown, North Carolina