Product Name: Reigyoku Sweet Persimmon
Description:
Reigyoku is a premium, non-astringent sweet persimmon variety developed by Japan's NARO Institute of Fruit Tree Science. Bred from a cross of "Kanshu" and "Kaki An'itsu No. 19", this variety was officially registered in Japan in 2016 (Registration No. 25273). It has been successfully introduced to China and is widely praised by growers for its exceptional quality that rivals the famous Taiqiu Sweet Persimmon.
Eat It Like an Apple:
As a fully non-astringent (PCNA) variety, Reigyoku contains minimal tannins when ripe. Unlike traditional astringent persimmons, there is no need to wait for it to soften or undergo any treatment. It can be enjoyed crisp, sweet, and refreshing, straight from the tree.
Appearance:
The fruit is beautifully semi flat-shaped with a vibrant orange skin that is smooth and glossy. The flesh is orange-yellow, tender, and exceptionally juicy. With an average weight of 229–278 grams and large fruits reaching up to 260–350 grams, Reigyoku is a large-fruited variety that commands attention on the shelf.
Flavor:
Reigyoku delivers an outstanding eating experience with a soluble solids content averaging 17.2% Brix – significantly higher than the popular "Fuyu" variety. The flavor is described as crisp, sweet, and refreshing, with a rich, honey-like taste and a delightful aroma.
Key Commercial Advantages:
Early Season Market Window – Ripens in early to mid-October, approximately two weeks earlier than ‘Matsumoto Wase Fuyu’, giving growers a valuable first-to-market advantage during the autumn fruit season.
Exceptionally Low Cracking Rate – Fruit apex cracking rate is only 3% and calyx-end cracking rate is only 4%, far lower than many other persimmon varieties, ensuring excellent commercial-grade yield.
Excellent Storage Life – With an average shelf life of 20 days at room temperature, Reigyoku is ideal for e-commerce, long-distance logistics, and extended fresh-market sales.
High Productivity – Displays strong parthenocarpic (seedless fruit setting) ability, with minimal early and late fruit drop. No pollinizer tree required for commercial production.
Harvest Season:
Early to mid-October – a premium early-season variety that captures strong autumn market demand and provides excellent returns for growers.