How will I know it's time to harvest percimmons for better taste?

by Geri Shope

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There is a time when I can collect the persimmons off my tree and they can be used for a wonderful pie, but, if I wait too long, things go "REALLY SOUR"; pun intended.

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Diana Moos on Sep 15, 2018

After a frost

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- Geri Shope on Sep 16, 2018
  
  They are already falling on the ground. And I know they taste REALLY bad and SUPER crappy sour right now. Older people told me one time that there is a certain time when they would be really sweet to make desserts.
  
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Lilly1529 on Sep 15, 2018

They taste better when they are a little soft.

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Sep 15, 2018

What zone are you in?

https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

Depending on the variety of persimmon, wait till the first frost.

In my area, typically not until Thanksgiving or even later. See if this helps.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/persimmon/how-to-harvest-persimmons.htm

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- Geri Shope on Sep 16, 2018
  
  They are already on the ground. I live in Northeastern Kentucky.
  
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- Geri Shope on Sep 16, 2018
  
  How do I recognize the variety?
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Sep 16, 2018
  
  See if these help you?
  
  https://cuesa.org/food/persimmons
  
  http://www.berkeleywellness.com/healthy-eating/food/article/types-persimmon
  
  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persimmon
  
  http://www.persimmonpudding.com/harvest/ripeness.html
  
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