On Sun, 29 Oct 2006 08:09:21 -0800, "tuckermo"
wrote:

You need to know which kind of Japanese persimmon you have. Both should be
orange. The flattened Fuyus are OK to eat firm. The acorn-shaped Hachiyas
need to be as soft as a water balloon before you eat them. If you eat one
before that, you will never forget it as long as you live. Freezing or
drying will remove the astringency, though.

Dried whole Hachiya persimmons are wonderful--like dates, but with a
persimmon flavor. Google "drying whole persimmons" and you will find plenty
of info.

They are definitely Fuyu. I ate one this afternoon and it was sweet
but still firm. I will probably slice and dehydrate most of them to
use as a snack.
--
Susan N.

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