Original Persimmons are large, heart shaped fruits, ranging in colour from pale orange to deep red-orange
Well known to older generations, Original Persimmons need to be harvested once fully mature and are ready for eating when the flesh is soft, jelly-like and very sweet. If this variety is eaten too early, the astringency will be unpleasant
The Sweet Persimmon
(non-astringent)
Also known as the Fuyu Fruit
The Sweet Persimmon is round, with a diameter of around 10cm. The fruit has a slightly flattened top that holds their green stem (calyx)
They range in colour from pale orange to a deep red-orange
Sweet Persimmons can be eaten when crisp and crunchy or when soft depending on consumer preference
Sweet Persimmons peel is edible
The Sweet Persimmon are harvested in Australia in 1977 and are available in Supermarkets and all good fruit stores
