Buy what fruitsWhat's in season at Singapore fruit stalls, and which country to look for.

Persimmons

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Persimmons in October (this month)

Look for Japan, South Korea, China

These origins are in fresh-crop season.

JapanSouth KoreaChinaAustraliaNew Zealand
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (3)
JP
JapanNara, Wakayama, Gifu
Fresh crop
Fuyu, Taishu, Hiratanenashi
Harvest just started
Oct–Dec. Fuyu is the crisp, non-astringent type you can eat firm.
KR
South KoreaChangwon, Jinyeong
Fresh crop
Sweet Fuyu (Dangam)
Harvest just started
Oct–Dec. Large, crisp and very sweet.
CN
ChinaGuangxi, Shaanxi
Fresh crop
Sweet persimmon, Hachiya-type
Harvest just started
Oct–Dec. Also widely sold dried.
Skip this month (2)
AU
AustraliaQueensland, Victoria
Off season
Fuyu, Jiro
Not shipping now
Mar–Jun. The only fresh option outside the Northern autumn.
NZ
New ZealandGisborne, Bay of Plenty
Off season
Fuyu
Not shipping now
Apr–Jun. Mostly exported to Asia.

How to pick at the shelf

  • ColourDeep orange and glossy, with no cracks.
  • CalyxThe green leaves on top should be fresh and attached.
  • FeelFuyu should be firm. Hachiya must be jelly-soft before eating.

At home

KeepCounter or fridge
LastsUp to 2 weeks chilled

Fuyu types are ready when firm. Hachiya types must sit on the counter until very soft.

Also on shelves

Other brand names you may see. We don't track their seasons yet.

  • SharonIsraelIsraeli brand for the Triumph persimmon, treated so it can be eaten firm.
Buying tips (3)
  • Persimmon is a short-season autumn fruit: Oct–Dec from North Asia, Mar–Jun from Australia.
  • Fuyu-type persimmons are eaten crisp like an apple. Acorn-shaped Hachiya types must be very soft or they taste chalky.
  • Pick heavy fruit with glossy, unbroken skin and a green calyx.

Common questions

When is persimmons season in Singapore?
Japan: Oct–Dec; South Korea: Oct–Dec; China: Oct–Dec; Australia: Apr–May; New Zealand: Apr–May. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's persimmons is best in October?
Look for Japan, South Korea, China.
How do I pick a ripe persimmons?
Colour: Deep orange and glossy, with no cracks. Calyx: The green leaves on top should be fresh and attached. Feel: Fuyu should be firm. Hachiya must be jelly-soft before eating.
How should I store persimmons?
Counter or fridge. Lasts Up to 2 weeks chilled. Fuyu types are ready when firm. Hachiya types must sit on the counter until very soft.

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