Predict The Winter Via Persimmon Seeds

I read this article in the 2006 Farmer's Almanac:



Legend has it that you can predict how severe the coming winter will be from persimmon seeds. Cut the seed open lengthwise to inspect the embryo. If it is knife-shaped, you will be in for a cold, hard winter. A spoon-shaped embryo foretells lots of snow. If you see little forks, winter will be normal.