Fuyu Persimmons
What are Fuyu Persimmons?
Fuyu persimmons are round and squat like a large tomato and crisp like an apple. They are usually sweet, without any astringency. You eat them by biting like an apple or by the slice. Fuyu persimmons can be enjoyed while they are still firm, or when they soften more, depending on your preference. They can be enjoyed in salads, baked goods, smoothies, or pretty much any way you like!
Persimmon FAQs
How do I know if my Fuyu persimmon is ripe and ready to eat?
Unlike other persimmon varieties, organic Fuyu persimmons are ready to eat when they are quite firm like an apple or can be eaten when they are soft to the touch, depending on personal preference. You can eat them with the skin off or on.
What is the advantage of buying directly from the grower?
Buying directly, you are able to benefit both your own and the earth’s health.
For you, you are getting healthy, delicious fresh fruit directly sent to your door. It does not go through a multi-step process chain of hands like conventional fruit in a grocery store. With the conventional approach, the fruit is sometimes picked before it reaches ripeness to increase the time it can be stored and/or chemically ripened as needed.
For the earth, the direct shipment minimizes the carbon footprint of your fruit delivery.
Why are my fruit different sizes?
Persimmons grow in a variety of sizes. Larger and smaller persimmons all grow on the same tree side by side. Since we strive to be a sustainable orchard and not waste perfectly good organic fruit, we pick only the organic persimmons that are ripe on the tree at the time your order is harvested and do not sort by size.
Why do the persimmons look different from grocery store fruit?
Truly organic, veganic, chemical-free and sustainably grown fruit often does have a “perfect” appearance. Our fruit is not washed, waxed, or sprayed to diminish natural cosmetic markings. This does not mean that fruit is not fresh or good. It is a badge of natural, organic fruit straight from our trees.
