2024 Putnam County, North Florida Persimmon U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Persimmon U-Pick Orchards in Putnam County, North Florida in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for persimmons that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have persimmons orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

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Putnam County

• Allison Family Farm LLC - Muscadines, grapes, pears, peaches, persimmons, figs, Turkeys, restrooms
  124 Diamond Lake Lane, Crescent City, FL 32112. Phone: 904-591-1515. Email: allisonfamilyfarm@gmail.com. Open: By appointment only; Call or e-mail Virgil for appointment do not come to the farm without an appointment. Directions: From Crescent City FL. take CR-308 4 miles west to Browns Hammock Road turn left on Browns Hammock Road and follow it to Diamond Lake Lane the farm is located at the end of Diamond Lake Lane. G.P.S. 29-25-22.15N 81-34-36.74W. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. By appointment only; Call or e-mail Virgil for appointment (do not come to the farm without an appointment) Muscadine Grapes, August 10, 2014 to September 30, 2014 U-Pick Muscadine Grapes sell for $1.00 lb., bring your own containers and pick as many as you like. We also grow Persimmons, Grapes, Blackberries, Pears, and Brown Turkey Figs. Our farm animals include; Brown (chocolate) & Osceola Turkeys, Peacocks, and Pekin & Muscovy Ducks.
• Hilltop Vineyard - Muscadines, grapes, persimmons,
  120 Long Pond Drive Baden Powell Road, Hawthorne, FL 32640. Phone: 352-475-2366. Email: lhumaniac@aol.com. Open: 7 days a week from 8 to 7. Directions: From Melrose travel south on Highway 21 for 3 miles. Turn left on Baden Powell road \(it is the first and only paved road to the left before you cross Highway 20\). Travel 2.2 miles down Baden Powell through the S curve to Long Pond Drive on the left \(see Hilltop Vineyard sign during season\). Travel approximately one quarter mile and you will see vineyard on left side of road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 352-494-2791Fax: 352-475-1686 From Melrose travel south on Highway 21 for 3 miles. Turn left on Baden Powell road (it is the first and only paved road to the left before you cross Highway 20). Travel 2.2 miles down Baden Powell through the S curve to Long Pond Drive on the left (see sign during season). Travel approximately one quarter mile and you will see vineyard on left side of roadMuscadine Grapes (Many varieties of black and bronze): Usually open at the end of July or first of August through first part of September; Call for exact opening date; Japanese sweet persimmons available to pick September through October; Call for availabilityClean, weed free picking. No facilities available.
• Sirvent's Farm & Vineyard, LLC - Uses natural growing practices, muscadine grapes, persimmons, U-pick and already picked, prepicked produce, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
  108 Thornton Lane, Florahome, FL 32140. Phone: 386-659-2231. Email: jnlvineyard@yahoo.com. Open: U Pick or I Pick Muscadine Grapes Thursday through Sunday 8 am to 6:30 pm Please call ahead. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Fax: 386-659-2936 Traveling on Highway 100 East, turn left on Coral Farms Road Go 3 miles to Thornton Lane, Turn Right First driveway on left Traveling on Highway 100 West, turn right on Coral Farms Road, Go 3 miles to Thornton Lane Turn right First driveway on left. Muscadine Graps Third week of August through September according to weather

 

Persimmons

Persimmon Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

 

Persimmons, are a VERY tart and rare fruit.   More popular in Asia, the Asian varieties have been introduced to North America and become popular. Native North American Fuyu persimmons (shown at top right) are flattened in shape.

 

The Asia hachiya persimmons are more elongated and a bit sweeter.  All persimmons are exceedingly tart until the are dead-ripe and slight mushy in texture.

Uses:

Persimmons are typically made into jelly, but also used for their flavor in baked goods such as muffins, tarts and sauces. Persimmon berries also freeze well.

If you're looking for great, easy to follow recipes to make jelly,  see these pages:

• How to make Persimmon jelly

Harvesting Season:

The exact timing of Persimmon harvest can vary depending on your location and climate, but it generally occurs in the summer months. In most regions, you can expect to start harvesting Persimmons from late July to early August.

Persimmons are an unusual fruit because they actually DO ripen after being harvested. In fact, it is BEST to pick the persimmons while they are hard, and allow them to ripen and soften in a cool basement. This avoid bug and bird danage.

Determining Ripeness:

Ripe Persimmons are soft, almost mushy, and have a bright orange color.

How to pick or harvest:

To harvest Persimmons, simply hold the branch beneath and gently pluck them off with your fingers. It's best to place a container or basket beneath the branch to catch them if they fall.

Handling and Storage:

After harvesting, sort through the fruit and remove any damaged or overripe ones. Store them in a shallow container, preferably in a single layer, to prevent crushing and allow for proper airflow. Refrigerate them when they become ripe and soft; consume them within a few days for optimal freshness. If you have an abundant harvest, consider freezing them for longer-term storage.

 

 

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