As consumers increasing seek out healthy snacks, scientists at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are working on bringing persimmon into the limelight. Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is a ...

In 2016, when Nicole Yamanaka moved into her grandparents’ old house in Mountain View, she and her then-­fiancé, Byron, became the proud caretakers of two large Hachiya persimmon trees in the yard.

Over the last couple of months, you may have noticed orange bulbs hanging from the rafters, kitchens, or bars of certain Bay Area restaurants. They’re not avant-garde Christmas decorations that have ...

They’re not nose-to-tail, but the dried fruits from Rind follow the notion of no waste, as the oranges, kiwis, apples, peaches and, unusually, persimmons still have their rinds. Only the pineapple is ...

The hand-painted, weathered sign announcing Otow Orchard, located east of Sacramento in Granite Bay (Placer County), seems out of place amid the spreading ranchettes and Tuscan villas that have grown ...

In Korean folklore, there is a story of a tiger and a baby and a persimmon. Basically, a fearsome tiger comes into a village to find some food, while a baby in the village endlessly cries. In an ...

The first time I tried a persimmon was a few years ago. I spotted the attractive fruit at the supermarket, and its smooth skin and deep orange color tempted me to buy one. Unfortunately, I didn't know ...

Persimmons offer a delightful taste and a wealth of health benefits. This seasonal fruit is rich in antioxidants, fibre, and ...