Persimmon – California Rare Fruit Growers, Inc.
PERSIMMON. Diospyros kaki Linn Ebenaceae. Common Names: Persimmon, Oriental Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki. Related species: Black Sapote (Diospyros digyna), Mabolo, Velvet Apple (D. discolor), Date Plum (D. lotus), Texas Persimmon (D. texana), American Persimmon (D. virginiana).
The Growing of Persimmons | California Rare Fruit Growers
Dec 13, 2018 · Persimmon varieties, sourcing, planting, fertilizing and pruning. This article is a companion piece to the Eating of Persimmons, published on the Birdsong Orchards farm blog here. Four years ago, in the winter of 2014/2015, we …
Types of Persimmons: 17 Popular Persimmon Varieties
Mar 29, 2022 · Hachiyas are the dominant species of persimmon grown in California. They have an acorn-like shape and bright orange skin. They are an astringent variety and need lots of time to ripen before eating.
Persimmons - PCFMA
The Hachiya and Fuyu persimmons are the varieties most commonly grown in California and have a short season beginning mid to late September through December, peaking in October. There are several varieties that you may find at the farmers' market: Fuyu: Taste amazing raw and eaten fresh like an apple.
Persimmon in California - Fruit & Nut Research & Information …
California commercial cultivars ‘Hachiya’ and ‘Fuyu’ of D. kaki (oriental persimmon) can set seedless fruit without pollination (parthenocarpic) when no other pollinating varieties are nearby (LaRue, 1982). Cross pollination, and seed development within fruits, occurs in California when varieties are planted within half a mile of each ...
Best Persimmons For California Gardens: Expert …
How To Choose The Right Variety Of Persimmon For Your California Garden? What Is The Ideal Soil PH For Growing Persimmons In California? What Are Some Common Pests And Diseases That Affect Persimmons In California? How Often Should You Water Your Persimmon Trees In California? When Is The Best Time To Fertilize Persimmon Trees In California?
All About Persimmons and Persimmon Varieties - Serious Eats
Sep 17, 2024 · In California, where most of the crop in the US grows, they are one of the few trees that actually changes color as the weather cools, providing a fleeting glimpse of traditional fall colors. When I was a kid growing up in Southern California, most of the persimmons I ate came from trees that grew in friends' backyards.
Persimmon - California Tropical Fruit Tree Nursery
Persimmon fruit ripens in late fall, and varies in size from approximately 0.6 to 3.5 inches in diameter. The fruit’s skin color ranges from yellow-orange to dark red-orange, and it is notably sweet and high in glucose content. A non-astringent variety, the Jiro Fuyu Persimmon is a perennial tree, with fruit that is eaten fresh, dried or cooked.
Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) - The California Backyard Orchard
Persimmons are a very good fruit tree for home planting. They bloom late, avoiding spring frosts, and they do not require much winter chilling. They perform well throughout the state. Persimmon trees do not need ideal soil. They will tolerate wet feet in winter and dry conditions in the summer. The fruits are almost pest free.
PersimmonVarieties | California Rare Fruit Growers - MB CRFG
California Rare Fruit Growers is the largest amateur fruit-growing organization in the world. The Monterey Bay Chapter —serving home gardeners and market farmers alike in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and beyond—holds fun and informative tastings, workshops, and exchanges throughout the year.