Persimmons, Asian Pears and Apples

Okusankichi Asian Pear and the Old Tractor

We have a  lot of different fall fruits in season now.  We have harvested multiple varieties of Asian pear and apples as well as persimmons. Some fuyu persimmons have been picked, but not a major quantity yet.  Many of the hachiya persimmons on the trees are close to getting enough color to be peeled, so we expect to start drying persimmons for hoshigaki (Japanese hand-dried persimmons) within the next week. 


We are accepting mail orders for this season's hoshigaki, but the 2016 mail order form is not yet up on our website.  We expect to have it posted here soon. 

Here's a list of what's available at the fruit stand:

• Asian pears--Shinko, Yoi
• Persimmons--Fuyu, Hachiya (soft), Maru (chocolate), Nagamaru (chocolate)
• European pears--D'Anjou, Comice
• Apples--Granny Smith, Reinette Simirenko, Fuji, Pippin
• Plums--Casselman
• Pomegranate-- White variety with sweet pink arils
• Quince
• Jujube
• Chestnuts
• Vegetables--Tomatillos, Shishito peppers, Sweet Peppers, Jalapeños, Fish Peppers, eggplant
• Winter squash--Kabocha, Black Futsu
• Herbs--Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Lemon Balm
• Bee products from bees at our orchard--raw honey, 100% beeswax candles
• Jam--The Good Stuff jams made with fruit from our orchard
• Eggs--Free-range local chicken eggs
• Placer County Master Gardeners Calendars