Fact or Fiction {all about Persimmon Seeds}

So, the Farmer's Almanac is forecasting a very bitter/colder than normal upcoming winter...but what do the seeds say?  

Photo provided by Sherry Creps

  I love the natural beauty of this earth.  We are surrounded by everything we need to thrive.  As another little life skill lesson for my boys, I showed them what we are expecting this time of year here.  My oldest son said, "But, we only have 1 shovel!"  He catches on quick. ;)

Above is a picture of a Wild Persimmons.  Look for them in your area and slice the seed in half after drying.  You will find 1 of 3 different shapes inside.  The myth goes ~ If the kernel is almost spoon-shaped, lots of heavy, wet snow. 

 Spoon = Shovel to "dig out" of a snowy winter.

Fork shaped = "good eats" in a milder winter with light, powdery snow.

Knife shape = expect to be "cut" by icy, cutting winds.

  There may be some proof behind the persimmon seed folklore - U.S. is about to be hit with another El Niño which brings a lot of moisture.  We had been in a La Niña, which bring milder winters.
oklahomafarmreport.com

  You can make lots of yummy foodies with it...Persimmon: pudding (popular in the south), bread, muffins (like banana bread), cookies, even wine!

Click here for recipe ---> Persimmon Jam

Here is an amazing video I found on the History of Persimmons.

  What is your take on this post about Persimmon's?