Persimmon / Kaki
October — January
High-quality product from Valencia
Spain is one of the leading producers of persimmons (kakis) in Europe, Valencia being the most important region for its cultivation. Persimmon from Valencia is known for its high-quality and sweet varieties, the most important one being Rojo Brillante.
Varieties
Rojo Brillante
Oct — Jan
Most important and widely grown in Spain. Firm flesh with a sweet taste and orange-red color. Popular for export due to good shelf life and transportability. Large fruit size.
Triumph (Sharon Fruit)
Oct — Nov
Grown in small quantities in Spain, originally from Israel. The flesh is sweet and soft when ripe.
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Rojo Brillante
Triumph (Sharon Fruit)
Sizes and packaging
- Spain Export Persimmon Calibres (EU standard).
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Packaging formats
- Usually 4 or 5 kg
| Fruits in 4 kg box | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 16-20 pcs | 60-70 mm |
| 12-16 pcs | 70-80 mm |
| 10-12 pcs | 80-90 mm |
| 8-10 pcs | 90-100 mm |