Harvesting Non Astringent (crunchy) Persimmons | Jiro & Fuyu

Because frost speeds up the ripening of the persimmon, it's a great idea to harvest non astringent persimmons prior to frost. Non astringent persimmons are meant to be eaten hard and crunchy and not soft like a non astringent. Frost will make them turn soft quickly, so that's what I am doing in today's video-- harvesting prior to frost.
I also compare the non astringents I am growing. One called Tam Kam and the other called Ichi Jiro. Both are relatively similar and not as early as expected. When they're early, you can ripen a full crop potentially before your first hard frost allowing them in my opinion to develop a better flavor on the tree. Prok ripened roughly a whole 2 months earlier.
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[@ken2ny4]

I also noticed those cracks on my persimmon in some years. Some year they don't crack. So I think it could be moisture related during harvest season.

[@debussyx]

This is awesome. You inspired me to plant 8 persimmon trees this Fall. Hope they make it through the winter in MA.

[@arabellalunkes4532]

I like to leave them on the trees and eat them soft. Super delicious!

[@neurocognitive]

Hi Ross: I have several Hachiya Persimmon trees and find that, temperatures permitting, it's best to leave the fruit on the tree at least until it fully turns orange without any green patches to ensure it will properly ripen once picked, and have better sweetness and flavor. I also do not have any problems with squirrels, I suspect due to the astringent nature of the Hachiya. My peaches are a totally different story however when it comes to those critters!! That's when I pull out my Havahart Traps which helps control the squirrels until I harvest the peaches. The varieties you have also lend themselves to slicing, drying, and freezing, and are really sweet and delicious. You've got some nice looking persimmons there !! Enjoy!!

[@sarah_farm]

Kudos to the relentless pursuit of your creative vision, my friend! Your videos are a reflection of the hard work and passion you infuse into each one. And it's an honor to have you visit our channel, we can discuss more about our experiences in harvesting and building farms.

[@terrapinflyer273]

Those are the biggest persimmons I have ever seen! Though I guess I haven't seen many. Another fruit I didn't know had more than one species lol. My grandpa loved persimmons. I think I've only tried them once, as they don't carry them in local grocery stores anymore. Being that their all chain stores and only carry common items that definitely sell nowadays.

[@verderandy9161]

Ross, Very nice harvest on the non-astringent cultivars. Am eating my last ones today. Last year my trees had a HUGE crop but this year much smaller yield. Ruling out weather factors this makes me wonder if Asian persimmons could have a tendency toward alternate year bearing, especially is allowed to fruit too heavily on their max years. Perhaps more thinning last season would have helped? Thnx for sharing your success. BTW glad to hear your fig cuttings are selling very well. Wishing you all the best for the Holiday season and new Year 2023!! Randy/GA

[@drpaularuffin]

Those are may favorite persimmons! Where are you located. Can those varieties be grown in Southeast Michigan? (Zone 6)

[@iamgoddard]

You've got more on those little trees that my Jiro tree that's 5x larger!

[@mariohernandez-wg6fb]

WOW !!!!!! ......😋

[@Glaudge]

how do blueberries do in close proximity? what i have read is that they have polar opposite soil pH needs.

[@gardenofseeden]

Ross, when was this recorded?

[@phoebekosaketh4316]

How old are these tree? They look small but a lot of fruits. I have ichi jiro it’s been Four years since I planted and it hasn’t fruit yet.

[@omeradhia]

I have to ask, do you not have deer problems in your area ? I notice all your fruit trees are in a non-enclosed area ?

[@youngbuck5009]

Starkbros claims that a few of their Asian persimmons are hardy down through zone 6. I’m in a zone 6 that usually touches 6A lows for a few hours each winter I’m awfully tempted to try growing a couple of these.

[@tylerwernli9538]

How far apart are these trees planted? will you simply prune the sides that face eachother and let them grow away from each other? i was planning on giving my trees more space inbetween them but now i'm thinking i might put mine a bit closer together. i have ichi-ki-kajiro, rossey, prok, and tecumseh

[@pansychan9227]

Hi Ross, where did you buy the Tam Kam? I couldn't find a store for this variety.

[@AM-lz2jr]

Do you prefer american or asian persimmon?

[@belananh]

May you sell me some cuttings of tam kam persimmon?

[@ananf4653]

Is this a grafted persimmon?.