A century ago, when persimmon trees saw a surge in plantings, the astringent hachiya was the top cultivar. But despite the ...

The tree is part of the ebony family ... When a Hachiya is ripe, it's wonderfully sweet. To ripen a Hachiya persimmon, just leave it out on the counter and wait. (You can speed up the ripening ...

The heart-shaped Hachiya persimmons are astringent, meaning they are very high in plant chemicals called tannins that give the unripe fruit a dry, bitter taste. This type of persimmon needs to be ...