Harvest early pear "Saisui" best harvest time Chiba Aug. 16 11:38
In Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, where pear cultivation is thriving, the harvest of “Kousui”, a fast-harvesting variety, is at its peak.
Chiba Prefecture is the nation's number one pear producing region that harvests more than 30,000 tons a year. Of these, about 60 farmers grow in Matsudo City.
In the field of Mr. Osamu Takahashi, the harvest of “Kosui”, which is quick to harvest, was at its peak, and Mr. Takahashi picked it one by one while checking the actual size and shape.
Although it was a little small due to the lack of sunshine due to the long rain, it grew to a sweet pear since the rainy season continued and sunny days continued.
Harvested pears are sold at direct sales offices or shipped to local areas, but due to the influence of typhoon No. 10, distribution has been hindered, and for the past few days it has been impossible to ship to Kyushu and Shikoku areas. about it.
Mr. Takahashi said, “The local people are looking forward to it, and we want to restore the distribution quickly and deliver sweet and fresh pears to the table.”
In this field, the harvest of “Saisui” will be completed next week, and the harvest of different varieties will continue.