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Fuyu Persimmon Fruit Tastes Astringent – Why?

Cottonmouth Flavor in Young Persimmon

A 2-year-old Fuyu persimmon tree has many red fruits that taste astringent ("cottonmouth"). The expert is not a fruit tree specialist and refers to Nick McCann, the site's fruit tree expert, accessible via Home/Garden → Gardening → Fruit.

General Note

Non-astringent Fuyu persimmons should be sweet when fully ripe (soft). If fruits are still firm, they will be astringent. Allow them to fully ripen on the tree or off the tree until soft.

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