Which fruits have the most harvest in Fukushima Prefecture, the fruit kingdom? [Fukushima Prefecture]
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Fukushima Prefecture is famous as a fruit kingdom.
Although I have no experience living in Fukushima Prefecture, I have several relatives from Fukushima Prefecture, and I have been very grateful for the fruits produced in Fukushima Prefecture throughout my life.
we will introduce fruits that are particularly harvested in Fukushima Prefecture
This article is mainly created based on the information on the following website:
Peach: 27,700 tons (2nd place)
Many people probably imagine that when you think of Fukushima Prefecture's fruits, peaches.
The website of Fukushima City, the prefectural capital, also highlights peaches as one of the ways to enjoy Fukushima City.
Yamanashi Prefecture was the top peach harvest by prefecture in 2022 at 35,700 tons.
Fukushima Prefecture ranks second with 27,700 tons.
In terms of share, it is 23.7%.
Although it is not the number one, it has a large share, and it can only be said to be impressive.
For me, I also enjoy the peaches that my relatives send me in the summer.
Although Fukushima Prefecture is in the Tohoku region, the area in the north of the prefecture is located in the basin, so it gets hot in the summer.
Because it also rains in strong sunlight, it is suitable for growing peach trees, and produces delicious peaches with plenty of sweetness.
Akatsuki, a main variety that produces about half of the peaches in Fukushima Prefecture .
In Yamanashi Prefecture, where peach yields number one, Akatsuki is not considered to be the main variety, and in Fukushima Prefecture, it is also a reason why Akatsuki is a variety that is no exaggeration to say is a peach from Fukushima.
It is harvested from late July to mid-August.
Hatsuhime , an original Fukushima varieties harvested in the first half of July Fukuakari , Madoka , Kawanakajima White Peach Yuzora , which harvested until mid-September , and the peaches produced in Fukushima can be enjoyed for about two months.
At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the manager of the US softball team caused a stir when he ate six peaches from Fukushima Prefecture
This article is merely an introduction to fruits that are actively produced in Fukushima Prefecture.
We hope you will read other articles on how to enjoy eating peaches.
Natsuhaze: 500 kilograms (1st place)
The harvest of Natsugobi in Fukushima Prefecture is 500 kilograms, with Fukushima Prefecture's share of 100%.
The nuke goby is a deciduous shrub of the genus Cliffus genus of the Azalea family, and has grown since ancient times in mountains all over Japan.
It seems that until the early Showa period, fruits were eaten as snacks.
The fruit ripens from October to November and produces dark brown fruits that resemble blueberries.
It is processed into jams, juices, sauces, fruit liquor, etc.
Research has shown that
which are said to be effective in relieving eye fatigue and purifying blood also highly prominent among berry fruits It has been said that it is difficult to grow natsukigobi through cuttings in the past, but practical cutting methods have been developed within Fukushima Prefecture
(I think this is why Fukushima Prefecture's share is 100% despite growing naturally throughout the country).
Because the tree takes about 20 years to grow, its fruit is precious and sometimes called
phantom blueberries Although it is not well known, it can be considered one of Fukushima Prefecture's famous products.
Nectarine: 237 tons (2nd place)
ranks
in terms of nectarine yields with 603 tons and
Fukushima Prefecture at the top of the market with 237 tons In terms of share, it is 20.9%.
Nectarine is a type of peach.
The shape and aroma are similar to peaches, but the surface is characterized by no fine hair.
It has a more sour taste than peaches and has a sweet and sour taste.
There are ways to eat it as is or process it into jam or jelly.
The shipping period is similar to that of peaches, and is roughly from July to September.
Japan-free (Pear): 19,200 tons (4th place)
Chiba Prefecture has the highest yield of 19,200 tons of Japanese (hereafter referred to as pears) (reminiscent of a certain local character).
Below, Ibaraki Prefecture has 17,800 tons and Tochigi Prefecture has 17,000 tons, while Fukushima Prefecture has 15,200 tons in fourth place.
In terms of share, it is 7.74%.
Chiba Prefecture, the top company, also has a 9.77% share, so Fukushima Prefecture's share is also quite large.
This is another fruit that I enjoy in the summer.
Kosui a variety that accounts for 40% of the area of pear cultivation in Fukushima Prefecture, which is harvested from late August .
It has a strong sweetness and is characterized by its fresh and crunchy texture.
Hosui ",
which will be harvested from mid-September " 20th Century " and " Akizuki Nitaka , which are harvested until late October, are also cultivated, so you can enjoy pears from Fukushima for more than two months.
Apple: 23,700 tons (5th place)
Should the apple yield be exactly as imagined, Aomori Prefecture's 439,000 tons is the overwhelming top.
Even Nagano Prefecture, which is second in the second place, only 132,600 tons, followed by Iwate Prefecture's 47,900 tons and Yamagata Prefecture's 41,200 tons, while Fukushima Prefecture's 23,700 tons were ranked fifth .
Even though the fifth place ranking itself is not low, its share is only 3.22%.
However, in Fukushima Prefecture, the climate between late autumn and early winter, when Fuji, the main variety that accounts for 70% of the cultivation area, is suitable for ripening Fuji, as it is not too warm or too cold.
In the past, Fuji, a Fukushima prefecture, was called
Maboroshi Fuji Fuji has a harvest of 17,200 tons Fukushima Prefecture ranked
(not to mention Aomori Prefecture is number one) Other varieties are cultivated, such as Tsugaru Sunshine and Olin which will be shipped around October
The wide variety of fruits and deliciousness of the fruit kingdom of Fukushima Prefecture
As we have seen so far, Fukushima Prefecture ranked number one in the country (or rather, the share of 100%) for its Natsugae harvest, but just as peaches were surprisingly second, when looking at the rankings of harvest volumes alone, it is not incredibly high .
For example, Yamanashi Prefecture ranks number one in terms of grapes, peaches and spurt yields, while Yamagata Prefecture, which is adjacent to Fukushima Prefecture, has number one in terms of pears and cherry yields.
However, in Fukushima Prefecture, in addition to the peaches, pears, apples, etc. introduced this time, a variety of fruits are produced, including cherry, grapes, persimmons, and strawberries.
The large number of varieties makes fruits in season shipped throughout the year , which is why Fukushima Prefecture is called the Fruit Kingdom .
the deliciousness of the fruits produced by the Fukushima Prefecture climate , such as the peach "Akatsuki" and the apple "Fuji" is another major attraction of Fukushima Prefecture fruits.
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