Persimmons

Tsurunoko

Maru

Hyakume

Gosho

Fuyu

Hachiya

Tamopan

Tanenashi

TSURUNOKO (CHOCOLATE) PERSIMMONS

Ovoid in shape, with reddish-orange skin sometimes yellow at the shoulders. Pollination-variant non-astringent type. Referred to as "Chocolate" persimmons because of the dark color of their flesh. When fully pollinated, the inside is dark - called goma in Japan. Sweet, flavor hints of cocoa. Can be eaten firm or soft. Traditionally eaten when their consistency is creamy. Rare.

Season: October

Size: 32 to 40 per metric layer

Suggested uses: Fresh eating, grilled, salads.

Shelf life: 10 days at 50 degrees.

Penryn Fruit List

Apples

Asian pears

Cherries

Citrus

European Pears

Feijoas

Figs

Grapes

Kiwifruit

Plums

Peaches

Persimmons

Pomegranates