The Difference Between Nightingale and Hachiya Persimmons

There tends to be some confusion about Nightingale and Hachiya persimmons. Despite what some claim, they are not the same thing, they’re two different varieties of Oriental persimmon, Diospyrus kaki, which look fairly similar in appearance. Both of these are astringent varieties, they can only be eaten when the fruit is soft and ripe, asContinue reading “The Difference Between Nightingale and Hachiya Persimmons”