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目次 Tomatoes – Specialty of KumamotoIn Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, Aso Gogaku (commonly known as Mt. Aso) makes up a large portion of the area. Rain on Mt. Aso is filtered as underground water, and results in clear delicious water, helping crops to grow. Kumamoto prefecture ranks highest in crop yield and has about double the harvest compared to second ranking Hokkaido. |
Pursuing quality that can meet different needsTanigawa Tomato Laboratory produces six types of cherry tomatoes. The non-domestic variety ”tomato berry” features a thick flesh and is heart shaped. It has a strong sweetness and tastes like a fruit. ”Yellow Aiko” has minimal tartness and soft flesh, making it easy for children to eat. In addition, they grow ”Red Aiko” and a breed called ”Toscana Violet”. |
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Increasing crop yield based on theoryAfter graduating from Kumamoto High School, Yoichi Tanigawa, director at Tanigawa Tomato Laboratory gained experience at Kurume Agricultural Experiment Station. When he was 22 years old, he established Tanigawa Tomato Laboratory. He is a leader for local young farmers. In order to improve yield and quality, Tanigawa Tomato Laboratory takes advantage of the climate of Aso, and uses their own original compost made with grass and straw from their fields. Wanting to produce tomatoes that not only look good but have high nutritional value, he challenges himself each year. The young leader’s energetic persistence will continue. |
