Fuyu: smaak en teelt
Zoet, hard eetbaar; late rijping.
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By Redactie MoestuinApp · updated
Soft types can resemble apricot. Astringency and the firmness at which fruit is edible vary by cultivar.
This description applies to the species; a separate taste test of this cultivar has not been confirmed.
With persimmons, the first choice is how you want to eat them: firm or completely soft. The variety must specify that characteristic, otherwise you may taste an astringent fruit at the wrong time. A warm spot and enough autumn time are part of the experiment.
Soft types can resemble apricot. Astringency and the firmness at which fruit is edible vary by cultivar.
A warm, sunny, sheltered garden; assess fruit ripening and winter survival as separate requirements.
Fruit set differs by cultivar and type. Choose a verified fruit selection and ask about the pollination needs of that exact plant.
Choosing a sheltered fruit spot: Choose a warm, sunny position with room for the mature crown. Check the exact cultivar and whether it should be eaten firm or soft. Water a newly planted tree during drought and limit competing growth around the trunk. Consider winter survival and ripening separately: a living tree does not guarantee a ripe harvest.
Following the right eating stage: First read whether your cultivar can be eaten firm or needs to soften. Keep sound harvested fruit separate by cultivar. Record changes in colour and softness. Taste the cultivar only at the appropriate ripeness stage; compare texture and astringency rather than treating all orange fruits alike.
Maintain an easily accessible crown and remove damaged wood; choose the pruning approach for the specific tree form.
Izu/Jiro/Fuyu are non-astringent types edible while firm; let Russian Beauty and Nikita's Gift become completely soft.
Allow space for the mature tree, not just the plant currently in the pot. The cultivar determines part of your fruit choice; the rootstock and tree form also help determine how much space the tree needs. Draw the crown, harvesting reach and support on your garden plan. Before buying, check whether a suitable pollinating partner is needed and whether one actually flowers nearby.
Where necessary, support a young tree with a suitable stake and a wide, soft tie. Do not let the tie rub or constrict the tree, and check it as the trunk and crown grow. Water must reach the root zone; a small wet patch on the surface does not tell you whether the rootball has enough moisture. Take care when planting and follow the species instructions for the correct planting depth.
Keep samples of the different cultivars separate. Record picking ripeness, eating ripeness, texture and the preparation you used. Fruit that tastes pleasant straight from the tree may behave differently in a pie or during storage. For perennial plants, your own flowering and harvest observations are more useful than a fixed countdown from the planting date.
Checked on 2026-10-12. This guide was originally written using the listed sources. Growing advice from other countries is not a local weather forecast.