Volume 9 , Issue 39

Persimmons In NW Oklahoma

"I have a bumper crop of native persimmons in my yard in Waynoka. I think there are more of them than I have ever seen, and they are larger than ever. Probably the wet year in Northwest Oklahoma has made the difference. A photo is attached. I thought there was some folklore attached to persimmons! You are right about the spoon, fork, or knife in the seed predicting the winter's weather. I haven't opened a seed yet! Here's a link for the information - www.youngbucksoutdoors.com. " -- Sandie

[Editor's Note: Persimmon Folklore & Winter Prediction... According to folklore (which means it hasn't been scientifical proven, or disproven), the severity of approaching winter can be cutting open a persimmon seed and looking at the shape of the kernel inside. Hold the seed carefully with a pair of needled-nose pliers and use a paring knife to slice it open.

* If the kernel is spoon-shaped, lots of heavy, wet snow is forecasted.
* If the kernel is fork-shaped, powdery light snow and a mild winter is predicted.
* If the kernel is knife-shaped, bitter icy cutting winds for next few months will occur.
* It is recommended to cut at least ten seeds to determine the outcome of the kernel shape. ]

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