Yuasa Farm
Cultivated Produce: Plums and Organic Plum Processed Products
For five generations spanning a century, Yuasa Farm, situated at the base of Mt. Haruna, has been dedicated to plum cultivation, standing out as one of only a handful of organic plum farms in Japan.
Our cultivation approach revolves around allowing nature to take its course, intervening only when necessary. At Yuasa Farm, we believe in letting the soil and plum trees follow their natural processes. Soil enrichment relies on the inherent microbes, and plum cultivation is entrusted to the trees themselves.
Our soil receives nourishment without the use of animal-based compost or fertilizers. We incorporate biochar made from pruned plum branches and adopt grass cultivation practices. Green manure becomes sustenance for microbes, while the micro spaces in the plum branch-derived biochar provide a habitat for microbes and effectively sequester carbon in the soil over the long term. This natural approach enhances the inherent vitality of the plum trees, minimizing the need for additional fertilizers. Soil testing has consistently shown balanced nutrient levels.
