In the gardens of Turkmenistan, the harvest of the main fruits has ended; only late-ripening fruits such as quince and persimmon remain. Growing persimmons has become popular in recent decades. It is planted in almost all regions of the country.

Turkmen farmers are expanding their range; the crop includes about 20 varieties of persimmon with early, medium and late ripening periods. This is noted by the abundance of persimmons in the markets in late autumn and winter. There are also local breeding forms with rounded fruits, reports the “Neutral Turkmenistan” newspaper.

Persimmons are valuable not only for their taste, but also for their health thanks to vitamins and microelements. Its main variety, “Korolek,” is distinguished by the absence of an astringent taste.

In the upper reaches of the Sumbar valley of the Magtymguly etrap of the Balkan velayat, different varieties of persimmon are grown, including the unusual “lobed” and “domed” ones. Local farmer Durdy Amangeldyev intends to expand his persimmon plantings. Now there are 50 trees in his horticultural farm. During the peak season, a bountiful harvest of about 20-25 kg of fruit from each tree is expected.