U-Pick Persimmons in California
5 farms where you can pick your own persimmon.
Persimmon season in California runs October through November. The two main varieties behave very differently: Hachiya persimmons (acorn-shaped) must be completely soft and jelly-like before eating or they'll be astringent; Fuyu persimmons (squat, tomato-shaped) can be eaten firm like an apple. The San Joaquin Valley foothills and Sacramento area are the main growing regions. Ripe Fuyu persimmons are a brilliant deep orange; they store well on the counter for a week or more. These 5 pick-your-own persimmon farmslet you harvest straight from the source — check the map for one near you, and a farm's own site for current hours before you go.
EARTHseed Farm
U-pick · Jul–Nov
Sebastopol · Organic · Reservation required · Select Saturdays, July–November (advance reservation required)
Mixed Berries
Mixed
PluotsOrganic Afro-Indigenous permaculture orchard near Sebastopol offering appointment-only U-pick apples, pears, persimmons and berries.
Genesis Organic Farm
U-pick · May–Nov
Hanford · Organic · Reservation required · Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–4 PM · Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun 12 PM–4 PM
Apricots
Peaches
BlackberriesA small certified-organic family farm offering by-appointment U-pick of cherries, peaches, and more in California's Central Valley.
Hangtown Kid U-Pick Apple Orchard
U-pick · Aug–Dec
Camino · Fri–Sat 10 AM–4:30 PM, Sun Noon–4:30 PM; Mon–Thu by phone appointment
U-pick apples, pears, persimmons, and chestnuts in the heart of Apple Hill above Placerville.
Riverdance Farms
U-pick · May–Nov
Livingston · Organic · Reservation required · By appointment and select weekends; call/text (209) 761-0081 to confirm
BlueberriesCertified-organic U-pick farm along the Merced River with blueberries, cherries, nuts and more.
The Urban Edge Farm
U-pick · Apr–Oct
Brentwood · Organic · Tue–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM, Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 9 AM–4 PM
NectarinesA 34-acre family-run organic farm in Brentwood with U-pick orchards, flowers, and a year-round farm store.
Frequently asked
- When is persimmon season in California?
- Persimmon season in California runs October through November. The two main varieties behave very differently: Hachiya persimmons (acorn-shaped) must be completely soft and jelly-like before eating or they'll be astringent; Fuyu persimmons (squat, tomato-shaped) can be eaten firm like an apple. The San Joaquin Valley foothills and Sacramento area are the main growing regions. Ripe Fuyu persimmons are a brilliant deep orange; they store well on the counter for a week or more. Harvest events and U-pick windows follow the same window — check each listing for exact 2026 dates.
- Where can you pick your own persimmon near you in California?
- Gather Grove lists pick-your-own persimmon farms across California with their crops, season, and location. Use the map and filters to find one near you.
- Do U-pick persimmon farms require a reservation?
- Some do and some don't — each farm's page notes whether a reservation is required. Seasons and hours shift with the weather, so it's always worth checking the farm's own site before you go.