Harvest Day for Beets and More After the Rain, Zucchini Techniques, and Onion Preparations

June 21, 2026

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A June-like Morning Field Scene

It was a morning where the June-like humidity was really bringing out the vigor in the crops.
This morning was the second harvest day of the month at Hidamari Farm.

The usual three of us headed out to the muddy fields at 8:00 AM.
The ground was heavy from the rain that lasted from yesterday until this morning, but the crops still responded well. The agricultural site, where we face the power of nature, shows us a different face every time.

Zucchini Techniques and Results

First, the zucchini.
All 25 seedlings grown from seed have flowered and are starting to bear fruit.

This time, to keep them from crawling on the ground, we set up and secured 22mm bamboo stakes next to the thick stems.
We shaped them in a way that helps prevent mud splashes and disease, and reduces leaf damage.

We harvested about 20 of them today, both large and small.
At this time of year, we are in a state where we can harvest almost every day.

A little extra effort changes the quality of the harvest.
That realization is gradually building up.

Fields Spreading with Leafy Vegetables

Next, lettuce, wasabi greens, and beets.
The leafy vegetables are gradually becoming more substantial, and the scenery of the field has become much richer.

It is a season where the differences in color and shape overlap, making it fun just to look at.

Vegetables Waiting for Their Turn

On the other hand, the eggplants and Manganji peppers are still a little way off.
The time spent watching over their growth is also an important part of farming. Because results don't come immediately, there is the fun of noticing the daily changes.

Flow Toward the Onion Harvest

The second batch of onions has also started to move.
The tops are lodging, and we expect about 80% to fall over in the next week.

After that, we will pull them up in a week and dry them in the field for 2 to 3 days.
The process continues until they are bundled and hung up.

The next peak for harvesting will be around July 8th.
This activity, which proceeds along with the rhythm of the seasons, leads to the next pleasure.