I love how persimmons hang on the tree after the leaves have fallen.
Fuyu Persimmon
Many persimmons need to be fully ripe before they’re edible. My fuyu persimmons are non-astringent and can be eaten when still crisp. I enjoy them most at that stage. I often grate them and mix them with lime (or lemon), fresh chili pepper, green onion, cilantro and salt for an Asian-inspired salad.
Persimmon salad
My persimmon tree began as a whip from One Green World and thrives in my temperate Portland garden. They can also be found at my other favorite source for fruit trees: Raintree Nursery. Consult either nursery to learn more about the differences between Asian and American, astringent and non-astringent persimmons.
Persimmon trees are easy to grow and beautiful year-round.
What’s your favorite way to eat persimmons?
I have a box of persimmons in the fridge. I tend to associate them with the taste of plums. How wonderful to be surrounded by so much nature.
Persimmons are lovely and so refreshing this time of year. I’m trying to brew wine with the last of them.