NOTES FROM OISHII NIPPON
Explore the blog posts below for variety information, recipes, grower profiles, culture notes, and more.
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The Two Types of Japanese Kabocha
Different varieties may have unique textural qualities, and might be best suited for certain culinary applications.
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Growing Tips: Transplanting
Learn about transplanting: why we sometimes recommend it, which varieties should be transplanted, and how to do it.
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Zuccuri Squash Canapés
These delectable Zuccuri Squash Canapés are from student-Chef team Stephanie Simoulis, Emilia Young, Thomas Trip, and...
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Winter Solstice / 冬至
In Japan, the Winter Solstice, also known as the shortest day of the year, is celebrated as a symbol of harmony and ...
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Roasted Zuccuri and Kale Salad with Chickpeas and Tahini Yogurt
Learn more about Zuccuri and other Japanese vegetables on our website.
Shop Zuccuri seeds from the Tokita Seed Com...
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Zuccuri and Prosciutto Frito Misto
Here’s a delicious twist on traditional kabocha tempura: Zuccuri and Prosciutto Frito Misto. Zuccuri is a type of kabocha squash that’s hearty, tender, and bursting with natural sweetness. This recipe pairs thinly sliced Zuccuri with salty and savory prosciutto.
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Harvesting: Zuccurì
Chris takes us to Beloian Farms in the Central Valley of California, an organic farm that grows Zuccurì. We will find out what to look for and learn how to detect when it is ready to harvest.
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Growing: Zuccurì
Today Chris takes us to his farm, San Benito roots in Hollister, CA to breakdown Zuccurì growing. Sometimes it can be hard to gauge how your plants are doing and what to do if they need some assistance. Chris gives us tips on how to check on plant health and production and how to mitigate issues in the garden or field.
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How to Cut Zuccurì
Zuccurì, our kabocha squash, is a great fall vegetable but can also be found year round in some regions. Zuccurì has a tough (edible!) outer skin. In this video, Chris walks us through how to safely cut Zuccurì.
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Transplanting: Zuccurì
This article gives a breakdown of how to successfully transplant Zuccurì into your field or home garden. Chris outlines the preparation and irrigation needed for your plants to have the best chance at thriving once they are in the ground.
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The Amazing Benefits of Zuccurì
Zuccurì, our sweet Japanese pumpkin, has numerous nutritional benefits in both the skin and flesh. We encourage consumers to eat the skin along with the flesh because it is delicious and also very rich in nutrients. It contains antioxidants, which protect our cells against the effects of free radicals.
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How to Correctly and Safely Cut Zuccurì
In this article we are going to review the correct way to breakdown (or cut) the mouthwatering Zuccurì. One think that is important to understand about Zuccurì before we get into the training is that the flesh of the vegetable on the top side (stem side) is thicker than the bottom side (blossom end side). So, when you are cutting Zuccurì, It is much easier cut into from the bottom side of the vegetable.
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