Wash the persimmon
Check the type: astringent or non-astringent
Eat non-astringent persimmons when firm or slightly soft
Eat astringent persimmons only when fully ripe and very soft
Remove...
Wash the persimmon thoroughly
Check the variety before eating
Eat Fuyu persimmons when firm or ripe
Eat Hachiya persimmons only when fully soft and jelly-like
Remove the stem...