Persimmons

Tsurunoko

Maru

Hyakume

Gosho

Fuyu

Hachiya

Tamopan

Tanenashi

TANENASHI PERSIMMONS

Pretty pointed shape more formal and angular than hachiya and lighter skinned, also tends to be smaller. Astringent type must be eaten when fully soft. Hybrid of hachiya was supposed to be seedless, but still has seeds, at least in our orchard. Rich, sweet flesh is orange.

Season: October, November

Size: 24 to 32 per metric layer

Suggested uses: Fresh eating, baking, sorbets, sauces.

Shelf life: Can be delivered firm to be softened at your convenience. Once soft, eat or process within a few days. Persimmon pulp freezes well.

Penryn Fruit List

Apples

Asian pears

Cherries

Citrus

European Pears

Feijoas

Figs

Grapes

Kiwifruit

Plums

Peaches

Persimmons

Pomegranates