Right now, we're trying to determine if there is enough interest in Persimmon for us to offer it on FruitStand. If you would like us to offer it, please follow this harvest to let us know.
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Persimmons, or "fruit of the gods," is a succulent, sweet fruit available in early winter in North America. Persimmons, which came to the US around 1856, when the seeds were sent from Japan, are red, brown or orange on the outside and inside often resemble a "flat tomato." Patience is a virtue with the persimmon, as they are incredibly tart and bitter before they reach full ripeness. But after that, ooh la la!
Peel Them
Slice Them
Add To Salad & Enjoy!
Ripe persimmons are amazing, but biting into a non-ripe fruit will dry out your mouth in ways you won't soon forget! Store almost-ripe and just-ripe persimmons at room temperature for maximum freshness. You can speed up the ripening process for green persimmons by placing them in a paper bag. Once they are ripe, wrap loosely in plastic and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. But use them sooner rather than later as they won't keep forever.
We're working to create an emergency marketplace of fresh produce that can be shipped or delivered to you from local farms who have available food.
Dear Neighbor,
FruitStand.com is known for connecting you with amazing small farms to find exotic produce. With half our team in areas being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, we personally understand how difficult it is to find fresh fruits and vegetables in your local markets.
Given the current situation, it's also difficult for small farms to reach you. This is why we're directing all our team's resources to contacting as many small farms, nationwide, who have boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables they can either deliver or ship directly to your door.
We're going to do our best to get this info up as quickly as possible and for the lowest cost possible. Fruit is heavy, so shipping isn't cheap, but the fruit is fresh and nutritious.
Try out our new Farm Finder to see what's available in your area.
Stay safe & stay well,
General Manager @ FruitStand