2024 Bradford and Clay counties, North Florida Persimmon U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Persimmon U-Pick Orchards in Bradford and Clay counties, 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!

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Clay County

• Willie's Persimmon Farm - Uses natural growing practices, persimmons, U-pick and already picked, school tours, group reservations
  4691 Raggedy Point Road, Fleming Island, FL 32003. Phone: (904) 814-9943. Email: leah.aqui@gmail.com. Open: Every Day: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 8 am to 7 pm, September 18 to October 10 or until we run out of fruit. Directions: via US-17 South Interstate 295 Orange Park, FL 32073 Exit Roosevelt Turn left onto US-17 SPark Avenue Take US-17 S to Raggedy Point Road Take Left at Raggedy Point Road near the Kangaroo Valero convenience store, road will veer to the right Take Left immediately after the Riverbreeze subdivision continuing on Raggedy Point Road, road will veer again to the right Arrive at 4691 Raggedy Point Road, third mailbox on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: (904) 874-4264 via US-17 South Interstate 295 Orange Park, FL 32073 Exit Roosevelt Turn left onto US-17 S/Park Avenue Take US-17 S to Raggedy Point Road Take Left at Raggedy Point Road near the Kangaroo Valero convenience store, road will veer to the right Take Left immediately after the Riverbreeze subdivision continuing on Raggedy Point Road, road will veer again to the right Arrive at 4691 Raggedy Point Road, third mailbox on the left Experience picking and eating persimmons. Fresh picked Farm raised persimmons also for sale by the pound. U-Pick or We-Pick. Experience picking and eating persimmons. Fresh picked Farm raised persimmons also for sale. by the pound. Wholesale persimmons by the pound or place your order and we pick for you. Very sweet and juice fruit. The persimmon season is very short! Absolutely no pesticides are used. The fruit we have are already very sweet green. Small, Medium, Large, Mixed For availability of other crops (berries, vegetables, etc.) in Florida, click here!

 

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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