Q. I am interested in planting a persimmon tree in my yard. What are the different types and what do they need to grow well? I am in Riverside County, USDA zone 9b. Persimmon (Diospyros) can be grown ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Both passion fruit and persimmon offer a wide variety of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, making them a solid choice for an easy, ...

My wife, Kathy, and I moved into our present home in 1979. At last we had some space to garden and plant some fruit trees! During the next two or three years we planted some of the usual varieties, ...

Hikers and other rural foragers welcome fall as a time of the year when persimmons are plentiful. The key to a successful wildcrafting experience, however, is making sure the persimmons gathered are ...

Persimmons are the national fruit of Japan. They are usually in season between September and December, and are a good source of potassium, phosphorous, and vitamin C. This article will look at the ...

Autumn in Southern California is not known for its beauty. Along the east coast, the brilliant fall colors make the hills look like they are on fire. Here, the hills are actually on fire. Most fruit ...

“Persimmons look and taste like the fall season,” says Rachel Sullivan, the farm assistant at Frog Hollow Farm, a Brentwood, California, farm currently in the middle of its annual persimmon harvest.