【製品名（商品名）】
栗将軍
【種類】
Cucurbita maxima
【生産地】
北海道河西郡芽室町（JAめむろ）
【名前の由来】
A Japanese variety of western SQUASH, with a rich and sweet flavor and a chewy texture like chestnuts. A general is to “Generalize the Army”, and it was first used as the official name of the commander who commands the army. Wasn’t it?
【主な特徴】
Memuro Town, Kasai District is located in the midwest of the Tokachi Plain, east of the Hidaka Mountains. About 42% of the land is farmland, and about 40% is forest. It boasts one of the highest percentages of fine weather in Japan, with an average annual temperature of 6°C, rising above 30°C in the summer and dropping below -20°C in the winter. Blessed with fertile land and climatic conditions, it is large-scale farming centered on dry field farming, and has top-class planted areas and yields of wheat, potatoes, red beans, sugar beets, and corn in Hokkaido. The Memuro Town Agricultural Cooperative is under the jurisdiction of Memuro Town, which is located in the midwestern part of the Tokachi Plain in Hokkaido. The town stretches 22 kilometers from east to west, 35 kilometers from north to south, and covers a vast area of approximately 513 square kilometers (51,300 hectares). It has an inland climate with a high rate of fine weather throughout the year (Tokachibare: The area is 10,831.24 km2, which is the largest among the 14 general promotion bureaus and promotion bureaus in Hokkaido. The population is about 360,000. 1 city, 16 towns, and 2 villages. Composition: According to a calorie-based trial calculation compiled by the Tokachi branch office, “Tokachi’s food self-sufficiency rate is about 1,100%. It supports food for about 4 million people, 11 times the population.” In spring, foehn monsoons (dry, high-temperature winds blowing on the leeward side when moist air blows over the mountains to the opposite side) sometimes cross the Hidaka Mountains and become strong winds also relatively high. In the summer, gas (sea fog) rolls in along the coast, and the temperature does not rise much even during the day, but relatively high temperatures tend to persist in the inland areas.) It is blessed with sunshine. In winter, there are days when the lowest temperature drops below -20°C, but in the summer, it seems that the highest temperature during the day often exceeds 30°C. Even on hot days in midsummer, the temperature drops sharply in the morning and evening, and this severe temperature difference not only favors growth, but also makes it easier for sugars to condense in the plant body, which seems to be favorable weather conditions for agriculture. In addition, it seems that agriculture in Memuro can be traced back to the history of reclamation that began about 110 years ago. The sight of flat fields extending to the horizon and vast expanses of land is breathtaking. In this area, large-scale farming has been developed that incorporates vegetables, mainly field crops such as wheat, potatoes, sugar beets, and beans, which are being mechanized. The current average cultivated area per household is about 34 hectares, which is about seven times the size of the Tokyo Dome. As for vegetables, sweet corn, which boasts the largest area and yield in Japan, and radish and long potatoes that are shipped all over the country, are actively planted. Among them, burdock cultivation has a long history, and it seems that the Memuro Burdock Producer Association, which was established in 1980 by 17 producers, is actively shipping burdock. Since burdock is a crop that grows deep and long in the ground, it requires deep plowing soil with few stones and clay, and it seems that the fields where it can be cultivated are limited. On the other hand, Memuro has a lot of deep and soft soil that is suitable for burdock cultivation. Achieving straight, soft and excellent burdock production. Not only in Hokkaido, but as the sales network expands nationwide, its name recognition has improved. It has overcome tough competition with products from East Asia and has grown into one of the leading production areas in Japan. Introduced on April 1, 2006 with the aim of maintaining the credibility of consumers and revitalizing the regional economy by protecting “regional brands”. Regional names and products (services) that are often used as “regional brands” A system that relaxes the registration requirements for character trademarks consisting of names, etc.). Trademark: Memuro Burdock, Right Holder: Memuro Town Agricultural Cooperative (Nishi-shijo Minami, Memuro Town, Kasai District, Hokkaido) Designated Goods or Designated Services: Produced in Memuro Town, Kasai District, Hokkaido and its neighboring areas, sorted by Memuro Town Agricultural Cooperative Features of products and services: Located almost in the center of the Tokachi Plain in Hokkaido, Memuro Town is characterized by fertile land created by the rivers that flow through the town, and one of Japan’s foremost sunny days and large temperature differences brought about by the inland climate. In this blessed environment, “Memuro burdock” takes a long time of more than 4 months in a field where soft soil has accumulated to the bottom layer, and it grows sukusuku and is thick and straight to the tip. Soft and flavorful healthy vegetables that are gentle on the body. This excellent agricultural product is prone to continuous cropping and damage, so it seems that the occurrence of damage is prevented by taking a cropping interval of 4 years or more by rotating crops combined with field crops. In Tokachi, where the temperature difference between day and night is large, it seems that the nutrients produced by photosynthesis during the day can be stored without using energy for respiration at night when the temperature drops dramatically. For this reason, the harvested memuro burdock grows thick and straight, is soft, and has gained popularity due to its excellent flavor. Cultivation starts from seeds in late April after the snow melts, and harvesting is said to take place from late August to mid-November. An integrated mechanized system has been established for burdock production from leveling the ground to harvesting, and it seems that the harvesting work, which used to be hard work, can now be done with about 3 to 4 people, including an operator. Since the shipping period is half a year, it is thoroughly pre-cooled to prevent drying and deterioration due to high temperatures and to maintain quality. Harvested memuro burdocks are shipped to JA’s collection facility by the producer’s truck, immediately pre-cooled in a refrigeration facility controlled to about 1-2 degrees with mud attached, sorted and waiting for shipment here. It depends. In addition, in order to meet the detailed needs of the customer, it is sorted into 11 standards according to thickness and length, and for fruits and vegetables, it seems that M to S are mainly shipped. Sorting is done for each producer so that it can be traced, and I hear that the daily processing volume is about 20 tons. It is sold not only in Hokkaido, but also to wholesalers in the Kanto region and markets in the Kansai region. However, when it comes to sales, they are actively working on contract farming. In order to eliminate annual disparities in income due to market fluctuations, it seems that contract shipments to Kanto wholesalers are the main focus. Regarding the sales strategy in the standard, thicker ones such as L and black skirts, such as BL, are shipped for processing through wholesalers, and they work to support prices and avoid food shortages. Also, in recent years, with the aim of stable sales that are not affected by domestic market conditions, they are working on exports to Hong Kong and Singapore on a trial basis, and are working to further strengthen sales. In addition, as for the packing style at the time of shipment, it seems that 10 kg cardboard boxes were the main packaging in the past, but in 2006, 10 kg plastic bags were used mainly for processing and there was a need from customers. It seems that they are trying to reduce the distribution cost by remodeling the stuffing line. Memuro burdock, which grows well on the vast land of Memuro, is a gem that is soft and delicious, and has the original flavor of burdock. Shipments will peak in the winter, so if you see one, pick it up and go to the cashier to purchase it. “Memuro” first appears in 1800 when Shushudayu Minagawa (Hachioji Sennin Doshin: Hachioji City in Tokyo has concluded a sister city relationship with Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture and Tomakomai City in Hokkaido), who surveyed the Tokachi River in 1800. In 1799, when Ezochi was threatened by foreign countries, the Hachioji Sennin Doshin（Hachioji Thousand Lower Class Officials）appointed leader Hanzaemon Hara from Hachioji Bushu in 1800 to defend and develop Ezochi. He entered Ezochi with 100 doshin children under the command of his younger brother Shinsuke as sub-commander. Hanzaemon led 50 men to Shiranuka, while Shinsuke entered Yubutsu and engaged in security and land reclamation. Yusuke KASAI, a doshin, entered Yusuke with his wife and children as an apprentice to the Shogunate, separate from the original troop. 16 people died in the second year and many returned home due to illness. Place names such as , Hiuka, Otoepenai, and Kene are recorded, and it seems that there were 2 houses in Memoro and 3 houses in Hibairo at that time. Memoro’s name appears in the 1808 “Outline of Tokachi Locations” in the “Outline of Locations in East Ezo”, and it seems that it is listed as one of the 40 kotan (villages) in Tokachi. It is believed that the name “Memoro” comes from the Ainu word “memu-oro-petu” (river at the edge of a spring). It is recorded that Takeshiro Matsuura, who named Hokkaido, visited Memoro twice and stayed at an Ainu house in Memoro. After that, in 1900, the Kocho government office was placed in Memuro, and “Memuro Village” was born as the actual administrative seat. Aiming for the future image of the 5th Memuro Town Comprehensive Plan in 2022, “created by everyone and connected by everyone, his always shining city”, all the townspeople will continue to lead comfortable lives and live with pride. We are promoting town development so that it can be done. 1906: Hokkaido 2nd grade town and village system is enforced and becomes Memuro village. 1907: The entire Tokachi Line opens, and Memuro Station opens. 1915: Fushiko Village was split and incorporated into Obihiro Town (now Obihiro City) and Memuro Village. 1919: Hokkaido first-class town and village system enforced. Memuro Town is widely known as the birthplace of gateball. Gateball is a sport born in Japan. In 1947, Eiji Suzuki, who was living in Memuro Town, Hokkaido at the time (at that time he ran a bread factory and later changed his name to Kazunobu), got a hint from the traditional European game “croquet”, and in the confusion period after the war, supplies were collected. In the midst of a shortage of kimono, sticks and balls were made by hand from materials available at the time, and the idea began as a game for children to enjoy casually. Kazunobu, the founder, devised gateball as a sport for young people shortly after the war, inspired by croquet. In Memuro Town, everyone from the elderly to children seems to be enjoying themselves. In the “Health Plaza” where you can enjoy gateball, there is a bust of Kazunobu Suzuki, the founder of gateball, and in the reference room, there are many valuable materials such as his letters and sticks used in the invention of gateball. It seems that. As an industry, the industry is developing mainly in the food manufacturing industry that utilizes abundant local resources such as agricultural products, taking advantage of the favorable geographical distribution conditions and the locational conditions of being adjacent to Obihiro City. Furthermore, it seems that they are trying to revitalize the area by creating industrial parks and attracting companies. “Kuri Shogun SQUASH” seems to be more effective in preventing diseases and securing yields by managing the grass vigor strongly from the start of cultivation. The taste is especially popular among varieties with a strong sense of fluffiness. The meat is extremely powdery and has a strong sweetness, and can be widely used in steamed, fried, and simmered dishes. This excellent agricultural product is a wase（the period from sowing to harvesting is short）, high-yielding variety that can harvest large fruits with a fruit weight of around 2 kg in 50 to 55 days after fruit set. The groove on the fruit surface is inconspicuous and seems to be glossy. The flesh is powdery and has an excellent taste, and the cut surface of the fruit does not easily turn brown due to the uniform thickness, and the processing suitability is high. Even immediately after harvesting, it has a sugar content of about 10 degrees, and it seems that it can be processed without ripening. In addition, it seems that the powder is maintained even after one month or more after harvesting, and the storability is high. In addition, the petioles are thick, the grass is strong, and the fruit set is stable. Even if the fruits are continuously set, they can be harvested in the same size and have a high yield. Since the fruit pattern is long, the balls are not easily damaged and the harvesting work seems to be a little easier. The tree is strong and the distance between the plants is 60 cm, and it seems that there are more than 3 fruits per vine with 2 vines. The 6th to 7th nodes in the early stage of growth grow between short nodes, but the method of determining the fruit-bearing node is not limited to the conventional varieties and cultivation guidance, and if the leaves of the fruit-bearing node are around 35 in diameter at the time of female flower flowering even at the low node. Actively set fruit. It seems that it is possible to harvest 5 or 6 balls. In addition, in the early spring sowing type, the seedlings are raised in the green house. The temperature differs between the central part and the side of the greenhouse, and the difference in temperature leads to the difference in the growth of seedlings. Uneven seedlings lead to differences in growth after planting, so it seems essential to manage seedlings to grow evenly. Kuri Shogun Pumpkin said that 13 ri (51.0545 km) better than 9 ri (35,345.42 m) means sweet potatoes, and 13 ri (51.0545 km) better than ku-ri (from Edo to Kawagoe in Saitama, a sweet potato production area). It seems to be better than Chestnut General Pumpkin Jusan-ri（From chestnut (9-ri) (4-ri; 15,709.08 m) delicious pun, sweet potato. Also roasted sweet potato）. It has been said that field crops in Hokkaido consist of four field crops (wheat, sugar beets, potatoes, and beans) in the Tokachi area, and three crops (except beans) in the Okhotsk area, all of which are spread out over an equal area. However, this balance is starting to break down, especially in the Tokachi area, and as a result, changes in cropping ratios are occurring throughout Hokkaido. In addition, the dairy product manufacturing industry, meat product manufacturing industry, etc., which requires permission based on the Food Sanitation Law when conducting the 6th industrialization of livestock products, is a facility equipped with dedicated equipment that meets strict hygiene standards. It seems that it is required to process and sell in. Therefore, the amount of investment in manufacturing facilities is relatively larger than the sixth industrialization of processed agricultural products. In addition, in Hokkaido, there are many disadvantageous conditions in terms of sales and costs, partly due to the geographical factor of being far from the consumption area. However, livestock producers in Hokkaido seem to be boldly taking on the challenge of the 6th industrialization and steadily accumulating achievements even with such many difficulties and challenges. The reason for this is presumed to be the low profitability of livestock production in Hokkaido. It seems that in the past it was possible to secure profitability by reducing production costs by expanding the scale of the farm, but with the price of mixed feed remaining at a high level in recent years, it is difficult to realize the effects of such efforts. In addition, due to the declining agricultural labor force and the aging population, it seems that it is becoming difficult for family businesses to expand as they used to. Based on this point, the situation where the sixth industrialization is progressing as one of the measures to secure income other than scale expansion can be changed.
Despite its name, this excellent produce has a sweet, flaky texture and good shelf life. Starch ((2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-( hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxy-oxane-3,4,5-triol) is decomposed into sugar, and the sweetness increases further, and the feeling of fullness and appetite progresses. They also seem to produce white-skinned blanket of snow pumpkins. In Memuro Town, Kasai District, flat fields continue to the horizon, and the vast expanse of land is typical of Hokkaido and is lovely.
Memuro Town, where the Kamibisei district is located, is located in the central part of the vast Tokachi Plain in the southeastern part of Hokkaido. His main industry is agriculture, which is centered on upland farming, and it seems that farmland occupies more than 40% of his total area. There are many institutions that support agriculture, such as the “Agriculture Promotion Center” jointly operated by the town and his JA, and there are several companies such as food processing companies. It is also known as the birthplace of gateball. The area is located about 16 km from the Memuro town center, and the key industry is agriculture. Based on the fertile Tokachi Plain, agriculture is thriving in the town, including large-scale farming centered on upland farming that produces a wide variety of crops such as potatoes, corn, pumpkins, beets, wheat, and beans, and dairy farming that raises dairy cows. area.
Beets are also the number one producer in Japan. Therefore, the correct answer is “agriculture”. The power of the townspeople is different. I want to say that with compassion. Especially young people, including agricultural youth, are powerful and risk-taking. Needless to say, people are the main players in Memuro Town’s goal of creating a collaborative town.
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