Qidong Lotus Persimmon

Qidong Lotus Persimmon

　　Also known as "crisp persimmon," "frozen persimmon," or "fruit persimmon," it is mainly produced in areas such as Hongqiao and Guoshuiping in Qidong County, with over 400 years of cultivation history. In the mid-1990s, the county had more than 3,000 persimmon trees, yielding around 50,000 kilograms per year. The fruit is flat and round, with an orange-yellow skin, weighing about 240 grams, and up to 440 grams. The lotus persimmon is large, seedless, with crisp flesh, a sweet and delicious taste, and rich nutrition. It is a highly popular seasonal fruit.