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Strawberry farms in southwestern Japan, specifically in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, are currently harvesting a rare variety of white strawberries with red seeds. Developed by local grower Ide Shigeo, these strawberries are known for their mild sweetness and aromatic flavor, with larger ones fetching up to 700 yen each. This year's crop has benefited from abundant sunshine since September, enhancing the fruit's flavor. The strawberries are sold at local farm stands and department stores in Tokyo and the surrounding area, and some are also exported to Hong Kong.
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Currently, growers in southwestern Japan are busy harvesting a strawberry variety that comes in white. Five farms in Karatsu City in Saga Prefecture grow the prized fruit. The white strawberries with red seeds have a mild sweetness and aromatic flavor. Big ones can sometimes fetch more than 700 yen, or around 5 dollars, apiece. Local grower Ide Shigeo developed this rare variety. He says this year's crop has received plenty of sunshine since planting in September, giving them a sweet flavor ...
Source: Hortidaily
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