Crown Melon
from Shizuoka Prefecture
$128.00
About Shizuoka Crown Melon
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Over 100 years of history.
The first Crown Melon was cultivated in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka in 1921. This legendary melon originated from a unique cultivar called “Earl’s Favorite” imported from the UK. While other brands have been selectively bred, the Crown Melon has been cultivated purely from the Earl’s Favorite seed for over a century. The farmers of Fukuroi kept improving the cultivation methods with constant trial and error. Their long history of dedication and craftsmanship is what led to the exceptional quality of the Crown Melon today.
The unmatched flavor of Crown Melons can be attributed to their unique cultivation method of "one melon, one tree". Each melon is grown on its own tree with its own patch of soil separating it from the ground. This is to ensure every melon is properly endowed with 100% of each tree's nutrients and growing efforts. This method allows the farmers to adjust the amount and timing of water and fertilizer to cater to each melon's conditions. Temperature, humidity and sunlight is constantly monitored and adjusted for 100 days before they're ready for harvest.
One melon, one tree.
Crown Melons are only cultivated in the western region of Shizuoka Prefecture called Enshu. This region has a mild climate that gets long days full of of sunlight which feels tailor-made to grow these fruits successfully. Along with Crown Melons, tea and rice from this region are also highly prized due to their exquisite growing conditions that reveal the full potential of their flavors.
Climate blessed by nature.
Only the cream of the crop is deemed worthy of the Crown Melon seal. Inspectors thoroughly check aspects like sugar content, flavor, ripeness, appearance and more, under strict quality standards. This mark of success also includes the ID # of the farmer, meaning you can pinpoint exactly which grower's hard work brought you the delicious fruit on your table.
The crown seal of approval.