Melon
Melons
Ibaraki is Japan's number one producer of melons, in terms of both production area and amount, and a number of varieties are grown here.The 'Andes' and 'Quincy' varieties, as well as the 'Otome' and 'Takami' and Ibaraki original brand 'Ibaraking' varieties, are grown from spring to early summer, and the 'Earl's' variety is grown from summer to autumn, so you can enjoy delicious melons for around half of the year.
Hokota-shi / Yachiyo-machi / Ibaraki-machi / Kamisu-shi / Kashima-shi
Sophisticated flavor and taste, "King Class"
'Ibaraking'
- Features of 'Ibaraking'
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Original cultivated variety birthed from more than 400 combinations of crossbred melons.
The name of 'Ibaraking' comes with the wish to become the king of melons in Ibaraki. During the more than 10 year development process, more than 400 combinations of crossbreeding were tested with the male parent being a variety of the Earls melon and the female parent selected from 40,000 varieties. This is how the best melon, 'Ibaraking' was born. What makes 'Ibaraking' special is a sophisticated flavor and sweetness, smooth mouthfeel, and fine and juicy flesh. Good news is that its shelf life is relatively long too. Another major feature is the fleshiness of the fruit. 'Ibaraking' grows 10% bigger than a usual spring melon. 'Ibaraking' is the taste of spring in Ibaraki. Please give it a try!
- Our commitment
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Our unwavering passion makes reliable quality
Hokota City, Ibaraki is the largest producer of melons in Japan. Cultivation of 'Ibaraking' started in 2011 in Hokota City. 'Ibaraking' is quite senstive to weather conditions so its farming can be challenging. However, its excellent quality and taste have been highly valued.
We, JA Hokota Melon Committee, have not only measures to counter extreme weather, but also strict standards of shipping to ensure timely delivery to customers. 'Ibraking' which meet our strict standards are labeled as "High Quality Ibaraking" and are our positioned brand's leader and sold at department stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
- Highlights of 'Ibaraking'
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- Sophisticated flavor and sweetness, smooth mouthfeel, fine and juicy flesh
- Ibaraki's own cultivated variety developed from 400 combinations of crossbreeds, with a female parent selected from 40, 000 varieties after a 10 year development period
- "High Quality Ibaraking" - premium spring 'Ibaraking' melon