What Does The Persimmon Seed Mean?

Folklore says when cracking open a persimmon seed from a ripe fruit, the shape inside will either resemble a fork, spoon or knife. If the inside of the seed looks like a fork, the area can expect a mild winter; a spoon, a lot of snow; and a knife, bitter cold “cut like a knife” winter.

What does the persimmon seed say for 2021?

According to folklore, if you crack open a persimmon seed from a ripe, locally grown fruit and look at the shape inside (called a cotyledon), it can forecast the winter weather for the area in which it was grown: Fork shape = winter will be mild; Knife shape = winter will be bitingly cold that “cuts like a knife.”

How accurate is the persimmon seed?

The Missouri Department of Conservation calls the folklore fun, but not necessarily accurate. According to the department, the myth dictates that you split the seed lengthwise and look inside. A spoon shape is said to represent a scoop and predicts that you’ll be scooping a lot of snow.

What does the spoon fork and knife mean in a persimmon seed?

If the kernel is spoon-shaped, expect plenty of snow to shovel. If it is fork-shaped, plan on a mild winter with powdery, light snow. If the kernel is knife-shaped, expect frigid winds that will “cut” like a blade.

What do persimmon seeds predict?

Using persimmon seeds to predict the weather is a bit of folklore that’s too fun not to try. Persimmons seeds are said to predict the type of winter a region will have – and the seed must come from that region. Split the seed lengthwise and look at the root inside.

How does a persimmon seed predict the weather?

Folklore says when cracking open a persimmon seed from a ripe fruit, the shape inside will either resemble a fork, spoon or knife. If the inside of the seed looks like a fork, the area can expect a mild winter; a spoon, a lot of snow; and a knife, bitter cold “cut like a knife” winter.

How many seeds does a persimmon have?

Seed collection: Persimmon fruits are berries usually containing 5 to 8 seeds. They can be collected in early fall after the fruit begins to soften. For larger trees, fruits should be collected soon after they fall from the branches and before they are eaten by small animals.

What can you do with persimmon seeds?

Persimmon seeds germinate best when fresh, so gather them in autumn after the fruit begins to soften. Take seed only from fully ripe persimmons with no bird pecks, rotten spots or green skin. After cutting open the fruit, take out a few seeds and soak them in warm water for a few days to loosen any sticky flesh.

What will winter be like in 2021?

Winter will be warmer and drier than normal, with below-normal snowfall. The coldest period will be from late December into early January, with the snowiest periods in late November, late December, and early January. April and May will have near-normal temperatures and be rainier than normal.

Why do some persimmons have seeds?

Many persimmon cultivars are parthenocarpic (setting seedless fruit without pollination). When plants not needing pollination are pollinated, they will produce fruits with seeds, which may be larger and have a different flavor and texture than do their seedless counterparts.

What are the signs in a persimmon seed?

When cut into two pieces, the persimmon seed will display on of three symbols. A knife shape will indicate a cold icy winter (where wind will cut through you like a knife). A fork shape indicates a mild winter. A spoon shape stands for a shovel to dig out the snow.

Can I eat persimmon seeds?

The answer: yes, American persimmon seeds are indeed edible, but there is sparse information about how to use them, what medicinal qualities they might have, and/or any information about interactions/risks to consider for someone taking medications.