The Persimmon, The Weather Forecaster?

Can Persimmons really predict winter weather? My Grandparents didn’t have the weather forecasting technology we have today. They always told stories of being able to predict the winter weather with the seed of the Persimmon. They would cut the seed open and look at the shape of the kernel inside.

• If the Kernel is spoon-shaped, you could expect plenty of snow to shovel.

• If it is fork shaped, plan on a mild winter with light snow.

• If the kernel is knife-shaped, expect frigid winds that cut like a blade.

I’LL TAKE THE FORK, PLEASE!

Despite that 2020 has not been a great year, the trees were loaded with this beautiful Fall fruit.

It takes a whole lot of persimmons to make just one cup of pulp, but it’s worth it.