Monday, June 9, 2025
First sugar content test of sunflower watermelon and shipping decision
Carry out sugar content test
Overview of the first sugar content test
On Friday, June 6th, just before 7:00 a.m., the first sugar content tests of ripe sunflower watermelons were conducted at two sunflower watermelon cultivation farms, Takada Akimitsu Farm and Sugimoto Katsuhiro Farm.
Characteristics of Sunflower Watermelon
"Sunflower Watermelon" is a small yellow watermelon that is characterized by its crispness and refreshing sweetness.
Sugar content testing process
Sugar content testing is used to determine the sugar content and ripeness values of watermelons and to determine when to ship them.
Test results and tasting
Sugar content at Takada Farm
We selected ripe watermelons from the greenhouse and measured their weight. We then carefully cut them up, cut out the center of the watermelon, squeezed it, and poured the juice into a sugar content meter to measure it.
The sugar content was measured at 12.8 degrees, which is sweeter than the average sugar content!
A sweet aroma spread from the cut watermelon, and everyone tasted it, checking the ripeness, texture, and juiciness of the juice.
"So sweet and delicious!" the refreshing and juicy "Sunflower Watermelon" was highly praised.
Sugar content at Sugimoto Farm
Afterwards, a sugar content test was carried out in Sugimoto Katsuhiro's greenhouse, which revealed a sugar content of 11.4 degrees and a satisfactory taste, so the decision was made to ship the fruit.
Deciding on shipping date and first auction
Announcement from JA Kitasorachi Fruit and Vegetable Division
Finally, Mr. Yuya Fujikawa, JA Kitasorachi Fruits and Vegetables Department, announced the date of the shipment.
"The sugar content tests showed that Takada's apples had a sugar content of 12.8 degrees, and Sugimoto's apples had a sugar content of 11.4 degrees, so they will be shipped on Wednesday, June 11th, and the first auction will be on Thursday, June 12th," said Fujikawa.
commemorative photograph
A commemorative photo was taken, showing the smiles of the producers who grow the "Sunflower Watermelon" with so much love.
With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers to the "Sunflower Watermelon" from Hokuryu Town, which shines as yellow as a sunflower and carries deliciousness and happiness to everyone.
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