Fruit in March
Are persimmons in season in March?
NoThe season starts in October.
The season ended in December, 3 months before March, and starts again in October, 7 months later. Fresh persimmons sold in March 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 March 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.
Persimmons in other months
Everything about persimmons, including nutrition. Everything in season in March.
Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.