HOKKAIDO –
Harvesting started on June 18 for Densuke watermelons, a specialty of Toma in Hokkaido identified for his or her shiny black rind, crisp texture and wealthy sweetness, with the season’s first auctions scheduled for June 19 at markets in Sapporo and Asahikawa.
The harvest began at two farms in Toma, the place about 120 watermelons had been picked from the greenhouse of Kazuhiko Ibayashi.
Although temperatures in May had been decrease than typical this 12 months, farmers fastidiously managed circumstances contained in the greenhouses to maintain temperatures secure, producing fruit that’s on par with a typical 12 months.
“The balance between the crisp texture and sweetness is outstanding,” Ibayashi stated. “I hope people bite into it with all their might.”
After harvesting, the Densuke watermelons are fastidiously polished and packed into containers.
Shipments are anticipated to extend in earnest from July, with about 40,000 watermelons projected to be produced by means of August.
Source: HBCニュース 北海道放送