Fruit in August
Are persimmons in season in August?
NoThe season starts in October.
The season ended in December, 8 months before August, and starts again in October, 2 months later. Fresh persimmons sold in August are usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.
Persimmons are in season October through December in the United States, and at their best in November.
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In season in August instead
The closest swaps you can buy that month.
If you buy them anyway
- Out of season
- Hard to find out of season. Dried persimmon is sold in some Asian markets.
- How to pick
- Squat Fuyu types can be eaten firm. Pointed Hachiya types must be jelly-soft or they taste chalky.
- Ripening at home
- Hachiya types can take a week or more on the counter to turn soft. Fuyu types are ready when bought.
- How to store
- Ripen on the counter. Ripe fruit keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge.
Goes well with, in season in August
Persimmons in other months
Everything about persimmons, including nutrition. Everything in season in August.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.