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What are your favorite American persimmon cultivars? (taste-wise)
Comments (26)I tried Prok this season from a friends orchard and I wasn't impressed by the flavor as it lacked over all character and sweetness. However the texture was nice compared to some of the other american persimmons i've tried, as well as the size. It was definitely more firm than others. I have heard from some sources that Prok has some asian in it, but I don't know if this is true. Here is a picture of one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25212487@N04/6224647515/in/photostream I also tried a claypool selection from another friends farm and again, compared to some of the other persimmons I've tried(which I'll explain next), it lacked over all flavor complexity. However it was sweeter than Prok. Here is a picture of that...unfortunately I don't remember the cultivar name, probably because it consisted of a few numbers and was easy to forget. Anyways, it was a claypool selection: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25212487@N04/6271281968/in/photostream My best american persimmon experiences were all at Oikos Tree Crops in southwest, MI where I spent several months examining the american persimmons trees planted there. All of which are seedlings from good selections, i.e. yates, morris burton, etc. Ken Asmus has wonderful seedling planting with over 500 mature trees. There is incredible variation in fruit size, color, texture, flavor, and ripening time. Some don't even ripen in some years. We are working on developing a selection of cultivars from this planting that will be grafted and hopefully available in the nursery trade. These will be some of the northernmost american perisimmon selections, which is great for folks like me in MI where ripening can be a problem. One tree in particular was a seedling of Morris Burton and had AMAZINGLY delicious fruit with very high sugar content and a delectable flavor with butter scotchy notes..by far the sweetest I have ever tried. The flesh on this variety was a rich reddish color...very beautiful. Here is short video of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iofe3u5pruY&list=UUsSu_6ip07ywsY37D35Cm8w&index=10&feature=plcp Out of the seedling population we also found a tree that produces blue skinned fruit. And not just a touch of blue but very blue! Here is a nice picture of it: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5167939059_56e3a070e3_z.jpg If you're in Michigan or a similar climate where ripening can be an issue I would consider planting some seedlings from Oikos Tree Crops if you have the space. Sorry I don't have more info about specific cultivars, will have more to come. Cheers!...See MoreYour favorite and least favorite garden chore
Comments (20)I guess it depends on when you ask. [g] As others have pointed out, in the spring, very little seems like a chore. When it's hot, staying inside in the A/C is where I want to be. As long as I pace myself and keep doing a little bit every day, most jobs are a pleasant distraction. I don't mind digging and planting and I enjoy watering by hand, and deadheading up to a point. For some odd reason, I don't want to fertilize. I find that tedious, I don't know why. And I don't look forward to 'bug patrol'. Actually, right now is not a good time to answer that question either because by July, I am ready for a break from gardening. I seem to be out there focused and intense, putting in a lot of time in Apr/May/June and my goal is always to have the yard 'ready' for the summer by Memorial Day, which never happens. [g] I want to have just routine maintenance to do and just enjoy the garden during the hot weather. Then when it gets cooler in the fall, I am ready to start a few projects....See MoreIn the past I've started a 'What's your favorite camping Tip?'
Comments (1)122) Chiggers love the sweet perfume of OFF! Wear it well at clothing openings and about the ankle. (Deer ticks are optional here but plentiful.)...See MoreYum, yum! what's your favorite?
Comments (29)I forgot to mention that I, too, am one to wait a couple hours till I eat breakfast, usually. DH, on the other hand, will practically wake up eating. Sweets first thing are fine for him, too. If I've made some cookies or something, he'll grab one or two as soon as he climbs out of bed. He doesn't get that I'm not hungry when I first wake up, and I don't see how he can stomach eating that soon after waking up. I never liked tomato juice until I tasted my MIL's home made tomato juice from the tomatoes my FIL grew. I was stunned at how good it was. Decades later, and a bit more educated on processed foods, and food in general, I realize why I never liked it before tasting her tomato juice. Quality ingredients, freshly made, without all the additives and the taste of tin can (which the store bought tomato juice used to always come in), makes all the difference in the world. Sally...See Morerhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
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