Fewer typhoons this year have resulted in an abundant harvest of persimmons and extended the period for production of dried persimmons to February, reports the Taipei Times. It is estimated that persimmon harvests for a couple of varieties are up by at least 60 to 70 percent this year (from previous years).
But while production has surged, demand has slowed, and many suppliers are turning to dried persimmon production to extend their crops’ shelf life.
Furthermore, unstable weather has also extended the period for dried persimmon production. Persimmons grown in the south would have been harvested and ready for drying by this time, but many are still hanging on the trees, this year.
