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It’s a Small World

Posted on December 16, 2016 by amanandhishoe

Impressed with the Shimonita onions I saw on TV, I ordered some seeds from Japan. They arrived yesterday: Thunder Emperor 雷帝 Shimonita Onions 下仁田ネギ! Much to my surprise, on the back of the package, it says that they were made … Continue reading →

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Shimonita Onions – 15 Months to Grow

Posted on December 11, 2016 by amanandhishoe

All around the world are special vegetables, and yesterday I heard about a leek type onion which is grown in only one small town in Japan, Shimonita 下仁田. It takes 15 months from seed to harvest. They are planted in … Continue reading →

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