2024 Clackamas County, Oregon Persimmon U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Persimmon U-Pick Orchards in Clackamas County, Oregon 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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• Sherwood Orchards - Sweet Cherries, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Prunes, Apples, Pears, Quince, and Persimmons
  23995 SW Pacific Highway, Sherwood, OR 97140. Phone: 503-625-7705. Email: mail@sherwoodorchards.com. Open: Call for hours and availability. Directions: From Portland: Take 99W south towards Newberg through Sherwood. We are 12 mile past the intersection with 99W and Sunset BlvdElwert Rd. on the right-hand side. You will see our sign Sherwood Orchards and we are the driveway just before the sign. Payment: Cash or check , only. We are a 26-acre U-pick fruit orchard located in Sherwood, Oregon. With approximately 2000 fruit trees in total, our orchard offers many unique varieties. A fruit orchard for over 150 years, this orchard is a landmark in th - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash or check , only.
  Sherwood Orchards Facebook page. From Portland: Take 99W south towards Newberg through Sherwood. We are 1/2 mile past the intersection with 99W and Sunset Blvd/Elwert Rd. on the right-hand side. You will see our sign and we are the driveway just before the signWe are a 26-acre U-pick fruit orchard located in Sherwood, Oregon. With approximately 2000 fruit trees in total, our orchard offers many unique varieties. A fruit orchard for over 150 years, this orchard is a landmark in the Sherwood area under its former name Oliphant Orchards, and current name (as of 2005). The season typically begins in early July with Sweet Cherries and continues with Pie Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Prunes, Apples, Pears, Quince, and Persimmons through October or as long as we have fruit. We have no picked fruit available. We do not ship any fruit. Facebook page. Varieties: Sweet Cherries: Van and Royal Ann varieties. Pie Cherries: Montmorency variety. Peaches: Red Haven, Harken, Hale Haven, July Elberta, Mystery, Loring, and Improved Elberta varieties. Plums/Prunes: Shiro, Italian, and Brooks varieties. Apples: We have over 80 varieties on our property! Pears: Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Seckel, and Bosc varieties. Quince: A fruit that is inedible until cooked, the quince is related to the pear family. Persimmons: Fuyu and Hachiya varieties. PLEASE GO TO WEEKLY UPDATES ON OUR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT CROP INFORMATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION. (UPDATED: June 19, 2019, JBS) (ADDED: June 21, 2018, JBS)

 

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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