Prices for persimmons in Ukraine are decreasing, even as the season has ended. In this case, it is also important to keep in mind the variety and edge where the berry grows.
RBC-Ukraine reveals how many persimmons are harvested at the end of leaf fall, and which variety is better.
Zmist:
- It’s persimmon season in Ukraine
- Sharon, king, persimmon and more. Which variety to look for
- Prices for persimmons in stores
In Ukraine, it’s the peak of persimmon season
Persimmons appear in Ukrainian stores in the second half of autumn, and the peak of the season falls on leaf fall -chest.
Previously, these fresh and juice berries were imported, the remainder would require a warm climate.
The pest is growing in Ukraine (Kiev, Lviv, Transcarpathian, Odessa regions). Gardeners select special frost-resistant varieties that ripen between spring and early spring.
Sharon, king, persimon and more. What kind of reverse
Persimmons are native to Japan, and even in the last century the garden culture spread to Europe and America. Their names have been translated from various languages as “the hedgehog of the gods”, “divine fire”, “date plum” and so on.
There are a wide variety of grape berries that are in pursuit of the savory authorities:
Classic persimmons (varieties Pyramida, Roho, Khachiya) – fruits of three female-shaped fruits, glossy with dark orange or maybe chervil color skin and dark yellow pulp with black smudges. It has a tart taste through the high tannin. The viscosity of ripe fruits changes significantly, so it’s better to buy the pulp and put the berries on them.
Sharon – developed in Israel as a hybrid of persimmon and apple. The fruit is large, a bright orange color with a shiny, glossy skin. It has a sweet taste without astringency, which is why it has gained popularity in rich countries. This variety is popular in regions with a Mediterranean climate.
The king also does not have any viscosity to the taste. A small plaid, dark orange color with a chocolate chip in the middle and with a tassel.
Persimona is a great fruit with a strong licorice pulp, which does not have an astringent effect. It grows in Ukraine and European countries.
Prices for persimmons in stores
The price of persimmons in supermarkets starts at 50 UAH, as well as promotional offers. Moreover, prices for “Sharon”, which is considered a premium grade, are also quite affordable.
In the range of ATB stores, persimmon “Pyramida” from Azerbaijan can be purchased for 92.95 UAH/kg, and Spanish “Persimon” – for 104.95 UAH/kg.
In Novus persimmon stores ” Sharon” from Turecchini for promotional offer is 50.99 UAH/kg, “Korolok” with Spain – 59.9 UAH/kg, “Persimon” – 84.5 UAH/kg.
Varus buyers are offered the persimmon variety “Sharon” for 77.9 UAH/kg, and “Persimona” for 115.4 UAH.
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At “Silpo” the price for classic persimmons starts at 70 UAH, and the variety of varieties, for example, “Rojo Briliante” from Spain, is 299 UAH/kg.
During the preparation, the following materials were used: publications of the National University of Bioresources and Environmental Science of Ukraine, Agroportal, data from Silpo supermarkets, ATB, Novus, Varus.
Previously, we wrote how often mandarins are priced in Ukraine and what prices to expect during the winter season.
We guess, according to the State Statistics Service, the increase in prices in Ukraine last month added 1.8%. Inflation fell by 9.7%. Food products and non-alcoholic drinks rose in price by 10.8%.