NOTES FROM OISHII NIPPON
Explore the blog posts below for variety information, recipes, grower profiles, culture notes, and more.
Oishii Nippon Project Blog
Negi Cultivation
In this video, Chris takes us through Negi cultivation and shows us how to get the most out of our Negi crop. We lear...
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Harvesting: Shishimai
Chris takes us to Tomatero Farms in Watsonville, California where they are growing organic Shishimai peppers. Their process is organic, over plastic and under hoophouses. Chris explains how and when to harvest Shishimai and gives us some pointers for getting the most from our plants.
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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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Cold Negi Salad with Cucumber and Soba Noodles
This recipe is a perfect lunch or dinner salad that you can add protein or any other kitchen vegetables to. It is end...
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How To Grill A Quick Shishimai and Negi Appetizer
Shishimai, our shishito pepper has a bright, rich flavor making it a perfect for barbeques. Paired with the mild, earthy flavor of Negi, our bunching onion, we have flavor, texture and crowd-pleasing aromatics. This easy appetizer provides some crunch and fun at any lunch or dinner activity. In the video below, Chris walks us through a simple way to blister these veggies, preferably on a warm summer day with a beer in hand. Enjoy!
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Oven-Roasted Parmesan Fioretto
A tasty baked Fioretto side dish that can be served with any meal.
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Transplanting: Negi
This article breaks down how to transplant Negi (Japanese bunching onion) for a successful growing season. Our expert, Chris, explains transplanting for both commercial and home gardeners.
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Meet the Growers: Dave Pew at Russian River Organics
In Healdsburg, California, Dave Pew and the team at Russian River Organics have worked hard to build a farm business that is an integral part of the Sonoma community.
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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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Transplanting: Fioretto and Shishimai
In this article, Chris explains his methods for transplanting Fioretto and Shishimai seedlings into home gardens and fields. He points out important considerations such as when to transplant, soil and irrigating.
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Meet the Growers: Evan Chender, The Culinary Gardener
Evan has always had a deep love of food, cultivating a career around it across renowned kitchens and small farms before embarking on his own operation.
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Fioretto, Delicate and Delicious
Fioretto, translated from Italian, means “little flower.” With just a glance at the vegetable, it is clear to see why it would take on such a name. It appears both pretty and delicate. This non-GMO vegetable is a hybrid of cauliflower and broccoli, taking on features from each. The result is a vegetable with a beautiful complexion and tiny florets.
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