【製品名(商品名)】
姫まくら
【種類】
Citrullus lanatus
【生産, 卸地】
千葉県銚子市（JAちばみどり, 銚子西瓜出荷組合）
【名前の由来】
It means a melon that came from the western region in China, and it seems that the characters and readings of Sigua were transmitted as they were, and the name was given. The etymology of pillow seems to mean to support the gap in the head. The princess may have been named because of her sweetness and the delicacy peculiar to women.
【主な特徴】
Choshi watermelon was designated as a crop to replace sweet potatoes in 1967 by the Chiba Prefecture Horticulture Promotion Production Center Development Project, and promoted the formation of production areas. At that time, centering on “Shimaoh watermelon”, the planted area was expanded by shipping aiming at the middle of the early shipping production area and the Tohoku region, and it seems that it became one of the leading production areas in the prefecture at one time with 450 ha. The small ball varieties of Himemakura watermelon produced by JA Chibamidori and Choshi Watermelon Shipping Association have an exquisite texture of hard flesh and crispness. The attraction is its texture and mouthfeel. Among them, there are many repeaters because the meat quality is firm. Choshi’s watermelon has the sweetest sugar content of 13. It seems that the sugar content is 1 to 2 times higher than that of a large ball. It is the most popular variety in the city for both consumers and producers. Three pillars of Choshi watermelon along with the black “Blackjack watermelon” and the large watermelon “Kodai watermelon”. Also, June is the season and the time when it starts to appear is the freshest, and it seems that you can enjoy it until around July. Large ball I heard that the growing period is shorter than that of watermelon and it can be harvested earlier. Marutane Co., Ltd. (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) / Uji Mating sells seeds for the Himemakura watermelon introduced this time. It’s a feature, but it looks great. Small ball A unique oval shape among watermelons, with a deep green skin and thick, clear stripes. In addition, it has an excellent crispness. Compared to the conventional small ball watermelon, the flesh is tighter and it seems to have a strong crispness comparable to that of a large ball. High sugar content and good taste. It has a very high sugar content, is stable at 12-13 degrees, and is highly trusted by consumers as a very delicious watermelon. The outer skin is as thin as 4-5 mm. It is hard, but there is no concern about fruit cracking, and it has excellent transportability. Since it can be cultivated in the high temperature period and the meat quality is low, it seems that it can be cultivated even in the high temperature period of July and August, which was difficult to cultivate because the meat quality was soft with the small ball watermelon so far. Although it is a point of cultivation, since the grass is vigorous from the beginning, the amount of fertilization is adjusted according to the previous crop, soil quality and cropping type, and the weight is reduced by 20 to 30% compared to the large varieties. Also, I would like to try to plant with large seedlings. As for the pruning method, we recommend 4 or 5 tailoring and 3 fruit picking. It seems that a well-balanced oval shape will be formed when the fruit is set on the third flower in sections 18 and 23. Even in the high temperature period, the vines in the latter half of the growth are very good, and the second fruit can be easily harvested. In addition, it seems that there is almost no decrease in meat quality and sugar content after the second fruit. There is almost no physiological fruit cracking during growth like the conventional small ball watermelon, and you do not pay much attention to irrigation. It seems that the optimum harvest time is about 40 days after fruit set in May harvest, 33 to 35 days in June and July harvest, and 30 days in August harvest. In addition, the number of days varies depending on the weather and cultivation conditions. Even at the right time, the outer skin is hard and it is difficult to judge by appearance and tapping sound, so it is harvested after trial cutting with the ripening period as a guide. Excellent shelf life after timely harvesting. The grass is vigorous and the vine is thin, and the leaves are medium and large leaves with deep cuts. The fruits are oval with a weight of 2 to 2.5 kg, and the pericarp has dark green and thick stripes. The flesh is deep red with little color unevenness, and the flesh quality is about the size of the large ball variety “Kansen watermelon”. It is rich in crispness and has a very good taste. The pericarp is as thin as 4 to 5 mm, but it has sufficient hardness and has the characteristics that there are very few cracks and physiological cracks during transportation. Also, it seems that there is little deterioration in the quality of the second fruit. From the beginning of June 2022, the harvest of “Ams melon”, which is characterized by its rich sweetness and aroma, began in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, and has been shipped to Tokyo and other areas. “Ams melon”, which has vertical stripes on the mesh-patterned skin, is characterized by its rich sweetness and fragrance. We are shipping. I tried it immediately, but it goes without saying that it was a wonderful work that was better than I heard. On June 30, 2022, the local railway “Choshi Electric Railway Co., Ltd.” in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, announced that the final profit and loss of the 2021 financial results was 210,000 yen. It seems that it succeeded in securing a surplus for the first time in six years by supplementing the deficit of the railway business, which is its main business, with the sale of original foods such as “Rice cracker covered in a soy-based sauce” and “Mazuibo”. Total sales increased 10.8% from the previous year to 528.29 million yen. Sales of the railway business, which is the main business, decreased by 1.2% to 77.63 million yen, and operating loss was 160.27 million yen. On the other hand, sales of side businesses, including food sales, increased 13.3% year-on-year to 450.66 million yen, covering the deficit of the main business. The railway company that connects Choshi Station and Tokawa Station has achieved a profitable settlement for the first time in six terms since 2015 at the general meeting of shareholders. A special exhibition of Choshi Electric Railway, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2023, has been held at Chiba Keizai University since June 6, 2022. Also, at the special exhibition, you can see an elaborate diorama that imaged Choshi City and Electric Railway, which was jointly produced by students of the University’s Travel Research Department and Model Department in 2008. The special exhibition “Ganbare Choshi Electric Railway” is being held at the university’s general library until August 5. 地球の丸く見える丘展望館, Located at the top of Mt. Atago, the highest in the northeastern part of the prefecture. I realized that the earth is round in the scenery seen from the rooftop observation space. Sunny day-You can see Mt. Fuji and Mt. Tsukuba in a 360-degree panorama. In addition, Byobugaura has a view of more than a dozen wind turbines. “補陀洛山 満願寺”, Established by Tokudo Saint, inheriting the history and tradition of pilgrimage since its inception. Shingon Buddhism (company or religious order founded in such a way）: Principal image, Ekadasamukha (eleven-faced Avalokitesvara) Bodhisattva : Production By Horin Matsuhisa / Sorin ; Statue height 1 length 3 shaku, beautiful statue engraved on Japanese bishu cypress. 1974年, 弘法大師縁の坂東27番飯沼山圓福寺本尊写しの尊像 : It was created and enshrined as. Special sacred place of 88 places sacred place in Kanto – ふだらくや, ふくじゅむりょうの, わだつみゆ, しおさしよする, まんがんのてら, By the purification of related people who prayed for pilgrimage to the sacred sites of various countries including the Bando pilgrimage-Founded in 1976. “Soil making technology, chemical fertilizer reduction technology, pesticide reduction technology.” The purpose’s to make cultivation policies, cultivation standards, and cultivation plans（JAちばみどり）. Surrounded by water on three sides in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, the coastline from the mouth of the Tone River to Kimigahama, Inubosaki, and Byobugaura is spectacular. Paleolithic: 旧石器時代, People started living on the peninsula about 15,000 to 23,000 years ago. “Choshi fishing port”, “Cool in summer and warm in winter”. 田中玄蕃（石橋源右衛門氏: 旧海上郡飯沼村）が醤油: 1616年（元和2年）（ヒゲタ醤油株式会社, 創業者）浜口儀兵衛: 西濱口家: 1645年（正保2年）（旧紀伊国有田郡広村:現和歌山県有田郡広川町）から, 移住. The soy sauce industry in the Choshi area developed around the Genroku period Edo era. Following its roots, “Red Cabbage” is said to be native to Western Europe, and came to Japan in the late Edo period and early Meiji era.（呼名: 牡丹菜）It is said that the vegetables were slower to spread than the “cabbage” that is generally available. The spring cabbage from Choshi City began trial production in 1953. The field crops at that time were mainly sweet potatoes and wheat. Vegetables are cultivated for private use in the eastern region. It seems that some farmers were selling to the city. The production of wheat, which was the center of winter production, is unstable due to the fall of autumn : The price of sweet potatoes made in summer also fluctuated significantly. Results of trial and error ; Income is more stable than wheat cultivation without reducing sweet potatoes. Do not require a higher level of skill than ordinary crops.Items that can be cultivated in groups. As a result of examination based on the conditions, introduction of Brassica olercea and Cabbage as new products : Rotate / labor / cooperative cultivation etc., Consensus that it is adapted to the Choshi area. However, even if the cultivation is tried, the producer does not have the cultivation technique. In addition, it is expected that it will be difficult to carry out a large area of a single house. In particular, there is a great deal of anxiety about the sale and transportation of Cabbage. Selection of cropping type and variety when starting cultivation in 1954 : Along with the probability of cultivation technology, the purpose is to investigate various problems : Visit the advanced areas of Fuji City and Shizuoka Agricultural Experiment Station : Training on cultivation techniques and sales system. The following year, we conducted market research in the Tohoku region (Aizuwakamatsu Market). Check the arrival status and quality of long-distance transportation. I was confident and confident that I could compete well with the advanced Fuji cabbage. The results of the exhibited fields and the experiences of the farmers are summarized, and the advice of the diligent farmer. It was obtained based on cultivation techniques. Then, we created and unified cultivation standards suitable for the Choshi area. Market trend-April shipments are sold at a higher price than May shipments. Repeated discussions and examinations regarding shipment in April : Change policy to introduction from normal cultivation type to very early cultivation type. Work on full-scale dissemination and take the first step in spring cabbage cultivation. Continued installation of exhibition fields, dissemination of cultivation techniques, formation of organizations : Daily discussions on shipping materials, transportation support, sales measures, etc., Collect group cultivation, establish a joint sales system, and gather supporters of joint sales : Under the guidance of the Chiba Prefectural Sales Federation, we developed the first joint sales. Due to the hard work and enthusiasm of the pioneers at that time from production to sales. 1957年7月1日, 灯台印甘藍の銘柄 : Lighthouse sign is a trademark : Establishment of Choshi Vegetable Shipping Association-Preparation to build the current Choshi vegetable production area. Designated vegetables producing area : Designated as a special production area in Chiba prefecture in 1961. The following year, it was designated as a national horticultural specialty. Subsequently, in 1966, it received a national designated production area. By receiving these designations, it will be a momentum to expand the production area. Achievements in the last 10 years-A pre-cooler that can pre-cool cabbage in about 100,000 cases per day is installed. New and delicious Choshi Vegetable can be delivered from the field to the table.In addition, the credit rating will be improved. “Choshi Vegetable Federation”, Plant cabbage, radish, corn, etc. From early on, work on the use of compost and green manure for soil preparation. At the same time, the organization has made efforts to reduce chemical fertilizers and chemically synthesized pesticides. Toward the spread of environment-friendly agriculture : 2002, reduced pesticides, reduced chemical fertilizers, etc. “ちばエコ農産物認証制度” : いち早く, Ecology農業産地の指定と, ちばEcology農産物の認証 : Currently, the largest cabbage and radish in the prefecture. Making soil mainly by administering compost : Soil-enhancing crops such as oats are incorporated into the crop rotation system. Perform soil diagnosis and assemble fertilization design before compost administration. Anti-neutral plants such as marigold are incorporated into the crop rotation system. Medium-cultivation weeding by hand or by machine without the use of herbicides. Cover the soil surface with vinyl during high temperatures in summer : Simple solar disinfection – Unreasonable modeling – Set an appropriate sowing date to avoid pest damage. Last but not least, Choshi City seems to be famous as a tomato producing area. Bumblebees are used for the application of organic fertilizer and pollination work in order to produce excellent agricultural products with a strong taste. It seems that they are cultivated using green mulch and white mulch to secure the soil temperature and weed. The tomatoes that are cultivated are mainly “Rinka 409 tomatoes”, “Greenhouse Momotaro tomatoes”, and “Gohobi tomatoes（Therefore, the planting time should be decided in consideration of the field conditions. Extreme squeezing should not be done because it increases the occurrence of rotted fruits. Ca agent is sprayed regularly to prevent and reduce the occurrence. The temperature is controlled at a minimum night temperature of 8-9 ° C, and when using Maruhana bee, it is controlled slightly higher. The fertility of pollen is better than that of conventional varieties. The fruits are hard and the shelf life is long. Often, it is a variety for red-ripe harvest, but be careful because it may crack if water is inflowed or absorbed in the red-ripened state during the high temperature period.) In Choshi, there are restrained crops, spring crops, and overwintering crops, and it seems that tomatoes are cultivated at that time by changing the variety depending on the cropping type.
Hime-makura watermelon is a small ball variety with a cute oval shape, dark green skin, and thick, distinct stripes. In addition, it has excellent crunchiness, and the pulp is firmer than the conventional small ball watermelon, and it seems to have a strong crunchiness similar to that of a large ball. It has a high sugar content and a good taste, and it seems to have a characteristic that the sugar content is very high and stabilizes at 12-13 degrees. It has excellent transportability, and the outer skin is as thin as 4 to 5 mm. It can be cultivated in the summer and during the high temperature period, and because it has a firm flesh, it seems that it can be cultivated in July and August, which was difficult to cultivate because the flesh of small ball watermelons was soft.
In 1967, Choshi watermelon was designated as a crop to replace sweet potato as part of the Chiba prefecture’s horticultural promotion production area development project. At that time, mainly ‘Shima-Oh watermelon’, it expanded the planted area by shipping early and targeting the middle of the Tohoku region, and it seems that at one time it was one of the leading production areas in the prefecture with 450 ha (1111.95 ac). The city is located at the easternmost point of the Kanto region and is surrounded by the sea. It has an oceanic climate that is unusually cool in the summer and warm in the winter for a city in the plains of the Kanto region. The average annual temperature is 15.7℃, and the lowest temperature exceeds 2.4℃ even in the cold season, so it seems to be a mild climate in winter. There is a large temperature difference in winter between the coastal and inland areas of the city, and in the eastern part of the coastal area, spring cabbage is actively cultivated, taking advantage of the warm winter climate, while in the western part of the inland area, Japanese white It seems that they mainly cultivate raddish. The terrain consists of the lowlands along the Tone River and the Hokuso plateau, and the soil is covered with the Kanto loam layer. Paddy fields spread out along the Tone River and the valleys between the mountains of the plateau, and fields are formed on flat plateaus. As an area suitable for agricultural work, it supports Japan’s primary industry together with farmers.
According to the farmers, the most difficult task in managing watermelon cultivation is the work of the side branches. In order to ensure that the vines that have good attachments are well nourished, the vines that grow like a maze are traced one by one and the branches are removed. By winding the vine into a loop; This seems to produce excellent produce with consistent taste. I work carefully one by one while bending down.