It's a bit of a drive to reach Hashimoto's Farm, as it located on a hill side in the Kula area in upcountry Maui. However, the delicious persimmons made it all worth it. We came in mid October, and the crunchy persimmons were in season. I came from Asia and tasted many kind of persimmons, but never had this kind before. They were green and yellowish on the outside, and crunchy and sweet in the inside. The texture is very comparable to a softer apple so it had a very satisfying crunch. The fruits were hand picked at peak ripeness, needless to say they were very delicious. My husband pre-ordered a three-pound bag (8 persimmons), fearing we wouldn't be able to finish more than that while we were on Maui. Now we know that's it was not a problem, we will purchase double next time. The owners were very friendly and let us walk around the property after our purchase. The farm was well kept and organized, with many persimmons and avocado trees bearing countless amounts of fruit. It was quite a peaceful setting to be in. Overall, we really liked the farm and the persimmons. We will return when we are back in Maui! read more

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Go there annually to grab a bag of fresh persimmons and other persimmon products. Look forward to each season.

While vacationing on Maui, a friend suggested that I visit the Hashimoto Persimmon & Cherimoya Farm in Kula. Kula is off the beaten path, but if you're in the area to visit other attractions and you like persimmons, check them out. We were fortunate to get a little behind-the-scenes tour from the Hashimoto grandson (arranged by the friend who suggested that I visit). That made the trip especially memorable. You can purchase both Fuyu and Maru persimmons by the case there, as well as persimmon jam. If you are traveling interisland, they will pack the fruit very nicely in sturdy boxes--fyi, one box fit perfectly in each half of my rollaboard carry-on suitcase. There were about 19 persimmons per box, and you cannot get them much fresher. Just a heads up--I've learned that my friends either love or hate persimmons. Choose only the worthy ones to gift them to! read more

I didn't know about Hashimoto Persimmon Farm until I saw my friend like a business on Facebook and it was Hashimoto Persimmons Farm, curious on location, I clicked on the business page to find out more info., After checking FB page, I searched Yelp's business page, and surprised to see only one review. After reading Jo Y.'s review. I asked my other half if he could take me to Maui and to persimmon farm. I was super happy that he said YES. That was during mid September, when persimmons are not in season yet. I kept checking weekly to see when they will be opened for 2017 season. When I booked my Maui ticket, I somehow made a mistake and booked my tickets for the ending of September, It was suppose to be the first of October, that would guarantee the farm will open. I got super great news when I found out that the farm's first day was October 1st. During that week I called and spoke to a very nice lady, Jacky. When I spoke to her on the phone, I had many questions and she patiently answered them all. I also reserved a box of 8lb persimmons. My love for Persimmons started when I visited my uncle in Rosemead California, He had a persimmons tree in his back yard, every visit, I would head straight to his yard to check on the tree. This is when I also tried persimmons for the first time and fell in love with them. LOCATION: Hashimoto Persimmon Farms is located at 1378 Pulehuiki Road Kula Maui, It is really easy to get to, road is not curvy as I imagined it being since I read it was near Haleakala. I was worried about that prior to my Maui trip. The roads are paved and very safe to drive. GPS directions will lead you to the farm just fine. Note. most of the farms are near here, so best if you make it a farm day. ( Kula Country Farms, Lavender Farm, 3rd World Nursery) PERSIMMONS: MARU Persimmon is picked astringent and is cured for 24 hours in dry ice to remove the bitterness and allow for natural sugar to be released. Although is has a yellowish/greenish look, it can be eaten as soon as it is picked up and it is generally sweeter than other varieties. FUYU Persimmon is signature deep orange color and is most common in many stores HACHIYA Persimmon is pointed and when picked is bitter, this fruit must be soft before being eaten. MY EXPERIENCE: I was so happy when I arrived at the farm, I was even more happy when I saw all the persimmon trees. Make sure you take lots of pictures. I walked around the front of farm, took my tons of photo, explored, and finally met Jacky. I picked up my box of persimmon and wanted to buy some more but they were sold out for the day. My husband was expecting a tour of the farm and he thought that, we could pick our own persimmon and pay for them. TIPS: Persimmon season runs from October - late November. Best is to call ahead to reserve and place your orders. They do sell out everyday. Check their FB page for daily info., ex. types of persimmons are available. PRICES: 8 lb box of persimmons 25.00 ( Maru, Fuyu, or Hachiya) 5 lb box of persimmons 18.00 Off Grade Persimmons 2.00 lb., first come first serve until gone ( Maru or Fuyu) Also available is dried persimmons at 10.00 a package. Overall, I really enjoyed my visit and time at Hashimoto Persimmon Farm, a big Mahalo to my other half for taking me here and making it possible. I totally recommend and encourage you to visit Hashimoto Persimmons Farm. One last note: If you are curious on how their persimmon taste or can't get to Maui for their season, Hashimoto's Persimmons are available on Oahu, at Made in Hawaii booth at the Kapiolani Community College Farmer's Market every Saturday throughout the season. #108/100/2017 read more

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I've been going to this place every year for the past 10 years now. The people there are so nice. They give extra. They also take credit cards now for form of payments and that is a good thing for me since I k my use my American Express delta card. This year I wasn't able to to purchase any of their dried and jams and jelly persimmons since they've ran out fast. I can't wait for the next persimmons season. read more

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This family owned business is been here for a while.I mean,they know their persimmon.They have the crunchiest persimmon I know! read more

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This is my favorite place of all in Kula! Not only are the persimmons delicious but the owners family are true ALOHA SPIRIT!! Look up the story of how their ancestors started this farm. It's truly humbling! Fourth generation is still working hard climbing hills to hand pick this delicious fruit that we enjoy. Much Aloha to the Hashimoto Ohana!! read more

Hashimoto Persimmon Farm - Farms Near Me - Kula, Hawaii

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I never thought I could like persimmons that much.... until I tried the Maru variety grown at Hashimoto Persimmon Farm (HPF) in Kula, Maui. They are crunchy & sweet, similar to peaches & nectarines. Being from Oahu, persimmons are not grown there, so I've never eaten fresh persimmons off of a tree. Being on Maui during the persimmon season, which runs from Oct. to early Dec. annually, I was fortunate to visit the HPF, which is located on the slopes of Haleakala. HPF is the largest, oldest, & best known of several farms growing persimmons in the Kula area, w/ about 500 trees, each about 100 years old, on five acres of land. The farm is located at the 3,300 ft. elevation of the slopes of Haleakala Crater, which has a cool climate & ideal soil conditions for growing persimmons. (It was a pleasant drive through narrow winding roads leading to the farm, as the area is laden w/ colorful blooming flowers & lush greenery due to the cooler temperatures & higher elevation.) Nearly 99% of all persimmons grown in the State are raised in the Kula area, w/ the remaining 1% grown in the Waimea area of the Big Island. Persimmons are native to Japan, China, Myanmar, & northern India. HPF is family-operated by 4th generation farmers, Clark & Jackie Hashimoto & Clark's two brothers, Howard & Noel, w/ trees originally planted by Clark's great-grandfather in the early 1920's. The family maintains their farm year round, as the brittle trees are prone to fruit flies & also need to be braced by wooden braces to hold up the tree branches so that they can bear the weight of the fruits. Plus, during harvest time, the family works long hours to not only process orders, but each fruit is picked by hand when it is ripe. Clark & Jackie are very humble people, who will make you feel welcomed to their farm & will let you try the different varieties if you're uncertain as to how they taste. HPF grows the following varieties of persimmons: * Maru - the most popular variety, it has a yellowish, greenish color. It is picked when it is slightly green & bitter, & cured by the farm for 24 hours in dry ice to remove its bitterness. They then can be eaten right away or can be naturally sweetened further when left on the counter. While not as pretty orange as the Fuyu variety, it is sweet, crunchy & tastes like a combination of peach & tangerine. There are small brown flecks scattered throughout the fruit, which are pockets of sugar responsible for making it sweet. This was my favorite! * Fuyu - this variety is the most common, deep orange in color & found in many of the markets. Also grown in California, & just as popular as the Maru variety, the Kula soil & the cooler temperatures produce one of the best tasting persimmons. The fruit is firm like an apple, can be eaten straight from the tree, need not be cured, & tastes like a blend of pears & cantaloupes. This variety was prettier than the Maru variety, & although it was sweet, it was not as sweet as the Maru variety, but still as good. * Hachiya - this variety is pretty to look at, as it's long, pointed & is dark rust colored. Favored by Koreans, it must be very soft (like a ripe tomato) when eaten. It is bitter when picked, but can be left on the counter for about two weeks for it to fully ripen; however, there is only a short window of only about two days when it can be eaten. When it's perfectly ripe, it is very sweet & satiny, similar to a peach/nectarine, w/ a hint of cinnamon. If eaten before it's fully ripe, your teeth become uncomfortably sticky, & you will need to brush your teeth to remove this film. I have not tried this variety & w/ only two days of available eating time, I don't think I have the patience to wait for it to ripen; plus, I have a preference for crunchy fruits. HPF has limited quantities of this variety, so they must be ordered well in advance. This variety is mainly grown in California & not readily available in Hawaii's markets. 2015 persimmon prices are $25 for an 8 lb. box of either variety, which averages 15 count for the Maru & 20 count for the Fuyu; or 5 lb. box for $18. They also sell off-grade bags for $13 each for 7 lbs. It is necessary to pre-order via a phone call so that your order can be prepped & packed by the time you pick it up. Seasonal hours are Mon. to Sat. 9a-3p, & Sun., 9a-2p. In addition, since 2005, Jackie of HPF makes various persimmon by-products, such as persimmon jam, butter, salad dressing, syrup, scone mix, cookies, & dried persimmons. These are professionally packaged & are available all year round. I love the dried persimmons, as they were so addictive & not overly sweet. With an over-abundance of persimmons, the pulp can be put in a blender & used to make these products. The pulp can also be frozen & can be used for baking cookies & bread. Thank you, HPF, for introducing me to this delicious treasured fruit! So hard to believe that only now I've tried it, only to find how much I love it! read more

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We came here on our family vacation. Really friendly folks helped us choose persimmon. Was good to talk story with them and learn about persimmon. Persimmon were All in great shape and at peak ripeness and flavor. read more

The Hashimotos' are a multigenerational family who put their life and soul into growing the best persimmons- three varieties, each with different ripening times during the year. Not only can you pre-order top grade boxes of persimmons (currently $25/box) but they will also sell to you off grade in bags/ dried persimmons fruit and persimmons jam. call ahead of time to reserve your boxes- I placed an order for Saturday but dropped in on Thursday as I was at the Lavendar farms up the road. Mrs. Hashimoto was able to prepare three bags of off grade but had no boxes prepared as they have not completed harvesting yet. when i arrived- she told me she might be able to fill my order since they just brought in the afternoon harvest- this is the ALOHA Spirit and the dedication they have to working with and pleasing customers Highly recommend- these persimmons are the most ONO! read more

The reason why I am giving this place a 4 start instead of 5 is bec. I Went here and was expecting to have the oppurtunity to pick sone fresh persimmons,however I didn't actually get to pick the fruit.I had to pick fron the ones they had alreadt picked. However the famil was nice and filled with aloha.They had let us taste the persimmons and educated us with the diff. Types. I was impresses. True Aloha can really change your perspective and attitude. read more