Persimmon (Nikita)

Persimmon

Photo from: https://www.plantmegreen.com/products/persimmon-trees-nikitas-gift

Available at the Emerson Food Forest

Important Facts

  • Nearly seedless
  • Can ripen even after being picked

Harvest and Use

  • Harvest begins late Fall
  • Should be soft like a tomato when ripe
  • Can be eaten raw like native persimmon
  • Can be cooked into pies or made into jams