Farming that is part of the cycle of nature
上松農園 values farming as a part of the natural cycle, so no agrochemicals are used, and the use of pesticides are kept to a minimum.
Fertilizer is rice bran and organic compost. The content of the organic compost is changed each year from cow manure, pig manure and chicken manure so that the same compost is not used two years in a row.
上松農園 also uses a species of earthworms called Eisenia foetida.
As the saying “A field full of worms is a good field”, the worms consume fallen leaves and microorganisms in the soil and emit them as organic matter, creating soil that is soft and rich in nutrients.
These efforts were recognized, and 上松農園 was awarded the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Prize in the outstanding farmers competition held by Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK) in 1968.
Grapes grown by 上松 can truly be said to be a the work of a craftsman. We look forward to this year’s crop with great anticipation.
* “Seto Giant” is the same variety as the “Momotaro Budo” brand.