Persimmons

Persimmons

The persimmon tree can reach several metres high. It is originally from Asia, but is now grown in countries with a warm, temperate climate. It grows best in deep, well-drained, medium-textured soil, but can also adapt to clayey soil. The round fruit has an orange yellow peel when harvested and deep orange when ripe; the flesh has a medium sugar content and is liquescent, fibrous and bronze-coloured with dark spots.

The production of persimmons in the Naturitalia system comes from suitable areas in northern Italy.

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