Taste & Texture
Distinctive strong aroma with a mild pungency and underlying sweetness. Cooking mellows the aroma and brings out sweetness
Season
How to Choose
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Choose bunches with deep green, glossy, firm leaves.
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Avoid wilted tips; look for a firm, intact base.
How to Store
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Wrap in a damp paper towel, place in a plastic bag, and store upright in the refrigerator vegetable compartment.
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Use as soon as possible for best flavor.
Shelf life 3-5 days refrigerated
Nutrition Facts
ENERGY CONTENT
18
KCAL
Source: Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th ed.) 2020
Wholesale Market Data
MARKET INSIGHTS
CHEAPEST Jun ¥424/kg
BUSIEST Mar 2,951t
Volume (t)
In season
Price (yen/kg)
Source: MAFF Wholesale Market Survey for Fresh Produce (2023)
Production Ranking
100% DomesticKochi29.4%
Tochigi15.8%
Ibaraki13.4%
Miyazaki6.3%
Oita5.9%
Others29.3%
10%+
5%+
2%+
0.1%+
None
Map data: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT Japan)
#
Prefecture
Harvest (t)
Share
Source: MAFF Crop Statistics / Agricultural Census (2023)
Top 5 Prefecture Harvest Trends (2018-2023)
Kochi
Tochigi
Ibaraki
Miyazaki
Oita