So we grow four varieties of persimmons and we grow one variety in particular that's very special to our farm called an Amagaki. That's a name that my grandfather gave this persimmon to ...

So we grow four varieties of persimmons and we grow one variety in particular that's very special to our farm called an Amagaki. That's a name that my grandfather gave this persimmon to ...

The Maru or chocolate persimmon, a variety many Japanese connoisseurs consider to be the finest. Some grow here in California. Photo: Rachael Myrow Most of us are familiar with two kinds of persimmon: ...

The persimmon (kaki) tree is one of the best-loved plants in Japan. The leaves are dried and made into a tea that's rich in vitamin C, various B vitamins and potassium, as well as used as a ...