When are persimmons in season in Australia?
No Australian state is harvesting persimmons in October. The next local crop starts in March, in Queensland.
A short autumn season. Fuyu, the crisp non-astringent variety, is the one most growers sell.
Are persimmons in season in October?
Not from Australian growers. Anything on a shelf in October is imported or has come out of storage.
Persimmon season by state
4 states grow persimmons commercially, and their seasons differ by weeks or months.
| Name | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | Victoria in January: not in season | Victoria in February: not in season | Victoria in March: not in season | Victoria in April: in season | Victoria in May: in season | Victoria in June: not in season | Victoria in July: not in season | Victoria in August: not in season | Victoria in September: not in season | Victoria in October: not in season | Victoria in November: not in season | Victoria in December: not in season |
| New South Wales | New South Wales in January: not in season | New South Wales in February: not in season | New South Wales in March: not in season | New South Wales in April: in season | New South Wales in May: in season | New South Wales in June: not in season | New South Wales in July: not in season | New South Wales in August: not in season | New South Wales in September: not in season | New South Wales in October: not in season | New South Wales in November: not in season | New South Wales in December: not in season |
| Queensland | Queensland in January: not in season | Queensland in February: not in season | Queensland in March: at its peak | Queensland in April: in season | Queensland in May: not in season | Queensland in June: not in season | Queensland in July: not in season | Queensland in August: not in season | Queensland in September: not in season | Queensland in October: not in season | Queensland in November: not in season | Queensland in December: not in season |
| South Australia | South Australia in January: not in season | South Australia in February: not in season | South Australia in March: not in season | South Australia in April: in season | South Australia in May: not in season | South Australia in June: not in season | South Australia in July: not in season | South Australia in August: not in season | South Australia in September: not in season | South Australia in October: not in season | South Australia in November: not in season | South Australia in December: not in season |
Victoria has the longest picking season, April to May. South Australia has the shortest, April. Taking every growing state together, the crop is at its best in March.
Where persimmons are grown in Australia
- Victoria35%
- New South Wales20%
- Queensland20%
- South Australia20%
Share of national production by state.
Where to buy persimmons
Out of season locally, so a farmers market will not have it. Worth checking what is in season instead.
In season instead in October
What growers in New South Wales and Victoria are bringing to market while persimmons are out of season.
★ Asian greens
★ Asparagus
★ Blueberry
★ Leek
★ Peas
★ Potato
Avocado
Banana
Beetroot
BroccoliFrequently Asked Questions
- When is persimmon season in Australia?
- Victoria grows the most, about 35% of the national crop, and picks from April to May. Elsewhere: New South Wales from April to May, Queensland from March to April and South Australia from April.
- Are persimmons in season in October?
- Not locally. No Australian state harvests persimmons in October, and the next local crop starts in March in Queensland. Anything on a shelf now is imported or from storage.
- Where are persimmons grown in Australia?
- Victoria (35%), New South Wales (20%) and Queensland (20%) grow the largest share of Australian persimmons.
Harvest months from our own research across Australian growing regions and national production figures.