Fuyu

Variety of Persimmon · Diospyros kaki

The world's most-planted persimmon – crisp, sweet and edible while still firm, with no astringency.

Also known as: Fuyugaki

🇯🇵 Japan 1895

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Medium, flattened-round, orange-red fruit with firm, crisp flesh, usually seedless.

Vigorous, spreading tree, self-fertile, suited to warm-temperate to subtropical climates.

High, regular yields; harvest October–November, stores and ships well.

PCNA type: non-astringent even when firm, ideal for the fresh market.

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