Harvesting of the persimmons takes place between September and November. It depends on the species and the region. For the best taste, let the fruit hang on the tree for as long as possible, even if it has long since lost its leaves.
Harvesting the fully ripe kakis in your own garden remains the exception rather than the rule in this country. The fruits should stay on the tree as long as possible, they tolerate some frost. If the persimmon yields to light pressure and its skin glows bright orange, it can be harvested.
Ripe persimmons
The unripe harvested fruits can continue to ripen indoors. If stored next to the apples, which secrete a lot of ethylene, the persimmons will quickly soften and develop their full aroma. The unripe fruits contain tannins and cause a furry feeling in the mouth. The ripe fruits, on the other hand, taste very juicy and sweet.
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The Sharon fruit cultivated in Israel does not contain any bitter tannins and can be eaten even when it is hard.
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