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2024.04.27
componentTrees that I thought would take a break this year also blossomed and bore fruit as usual.
Nango Ward, formerly Nango Village, which merged with Hachinohe City in 2005, has long been a region where fruit tree cultivation, including cherries and blueberries, has flourished. Among these, the apples grown by Mr. Matsukura are highly esteemed. On his 3 ha farm, which is one of the largest in the neighborhood, he produces seven varieties of apples, including "Fuji," the most popular variety in Japan in terms of both production and popularity, as well as "Ohbayashi," "Sekaiichi," "Benidama," and "Hoshi no Kindai.
Direct sales are the main source of sales. The apples, produced using a quality-oriented production method that uses an abundance of chicken manure and no chemical fertilizers, are full-flavored, full-flavored, and magnificent. Once they taste them, they become fans, saying, "I can't eat anything else." During the harvest season, orders arrive from all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
He started using "ORGAMIN" three years ago after being introduced to it by an acquaintance who said he would try anything if it would improve the taste and quality of his food. He says he is gradually realizing the benefits. This year, I feel that the trees are very vigorous. I was surprised that the trees that I thought were weak and might take a break this year bloomed and bore fruit as usual. Also, if you harvest a large amount, the next year's buds will inevitably be weak, and it's a wonder that they taste so good.
It's always been good, but now it's even better."
We try to sell them for more than 3,000 yen per box," says Matsukura, "and we also try to sell them for more than 3,000 yen per box, such as by juicing and grating those not suitable for eating raw. Last year, he harvested 30% more apples than usual, which was well-received. He is also very satisfied with the 1,500 to 2,000 yen increase in sales per box (20 to 25 kg) that he shipped to the local market in response to the growing scarcity of apples due to the flourishing export market.
He says that it cannot be said to be solely due to the effect of organomin, as the environment has become more suitable for apples in recent years, such as increased sunlight. However, "When our regular customers tell us that our apples have always tasted good, but now they taste even better, I feel like they are praising our quality-conscious production process, and that makes me really happy," he says with the biggest smile on his face.
I want to continue to help make apples that customers appreciate.
Mr. Matsukura also served as chairman of the Kenan Fruit Tree Research Association, which was created by a group of benevolent farmers in the southern part of the prefecture. He says that more and more farmers are using the system after hearing that it has produced better quality apples than in previous years. The soil here is covered with volcanic ash from Mount Hakkoda, so it is easy for the Mon pa fungus to multiply," he said. However, thanks to the effect of this fertilizer, the branches are growing well this year. We hope that this fertilizer will continue to help us produce apples that will be appreciated by our customers.
[ORGAMIN]
Foliar spray fertilizer containing natural amino acids. The dilution ratio can be diluted up to 1000 times by increasing the power of the conventional product. The main ingredient is natural amino acids fermented mainly from fish and molasses. Amino acids are a source of enzymes needed in the growth process, which promotes the growth of roots, stems, leaves, and fruits, and increases resistance to high and low temperature injury and disease. It contributes to improved crop quality and increased yields, and is favored by professional farmers.