In Buzen City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the harvest of sweet corn, which is a specialty with a higher sugar content than melon, is at its peak.

The Kyotsuki area in the eastern part of Fukuoka Prefecture is prosperous in producing sweet corn, and its sugar content is 17 degrees or higher, which is sweeter than melon.



Now is the peak of harvesting, and even in the field of an agricultural corporation in Buzen City, Shinichi Gage, a partner, picked up the fruits one by one from early in the morning.



According to JA Fukuoka Kyotsuki, since April, there have been many sunny days, so sweet corn with high sugar content and high quality can be harvested, so about 180 tons of sweet corn is scheduled to be shipped, which is about the same as normal. increase.



Mr. Gage said, "We are harvesting sweet corn that is as sweet as melon. I want you to eat a lot."



The harvest of sweet corn in the Keizuku area continues throughout this month, and it is sold at local direct sales offices. Orders for nationwide shipments are accepted at post offices in Fukuoka Prefecture until the 17th of this month.