Persimmon (Nikita)

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